From the Vault — Articles & Guides
Behind-the-scenes stories, security deep-dives, and practical guides for developers who care about their credentials.
Why I Built Claspt — The Frustration That Started It All
A personal story about juggling 1Password, Obsidian, and random text files for API keys — and the moment I decided to build a tool where notes and secrets could finally live together.
Read moreThe Claspt Security Model, Explained — No Black Boxes
Most security pages say "military-grade encryption" and stop there. Here is exactly what happens to your data — key hierarchy, AES-256-GCM, Argon2id, per-block nonces, and the threat model.
Read moreClaspt for Developers — API Keys, SSH Configs, and Database Credentials in One Vault
If you are a developer, your credentials are scattered across your filesystem. One page per project with markdown notes and encrypted secret blocks changes everything.
Read moreMigrating from 1Password to Claspt — A Practical Guide
Switching tools is always a pain. Here is exactly what the migration looks like — step by step, with honest trade-offs about what you gain and what you lose.
Read more5 Best Encrypted Notes Apps in 2026
A fair comparison of the top encrypted notes apps — Standard Notes, Obsidian + Cryptomator, Joplin, Notesnook, and Claspt. What each does best, where each falls short.
Read moreWhy Markdown Is the Best Format for Storing Secrets
Counter-intuitive but true: plain markdown files with surgical encryption beat proprietary databases for portability, version control, and long-term access.
Read moreThe Obsidian Encryption Problem — And How to Solve It
Obsidian is excellent for notes but has no built-in encryption. The community plugins and workarounds all have trade-offs. Here is a purpose-built alternative.
Read moreSelf-Hosted Password Management with Git Sync
How to manage passwords without trusting a cloud provider — using Git as your sync engine, with encrypted secret blocks and full version history.
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