Knox
A service for storing and rotating secrets.
Overview
Knox is an open-source project from Pinterest for managing secrets. It provides a server to store secrets, a client library for applications to access them, and tools for managing them. It focuses on key rotation and providing a clear audit trail for secret access.
✨ Key Features
- Secret storage and versioning
- Automated key rotation
- Access control lists (ACLs)
- Audit logging
- Open source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on key rotation as a primary feature
- Simple, straightforward architecture
- Battle-tested at Pinterest's scale
Unique Value: Provides a simple, scalable, and open-source solution for storing, versioning, and rotating secrets with a strong focus on auditing.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Providing database credentials to a fleet of microservices
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a managed SaaS solution
- Organizations not comfortable with a Go-based ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
Less feature-rich and complex than Vault, making it a potentially simpler choice for teams that don't need dynamic secrets or a broad integration ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free and open source.
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