KeePassXC 2.8 adds Qt 6 UI and Wayland auto-type support

The KeePassXC 2.8.0 update brings several major improvements to the open source password manager, most notably a long-awaited port of the main interface to Qt 6. Linux users on Wayland can now use the auto-type feature through XDG Desktop Portals, and fingerprint unlocking is available via Polkit. The release also includes remote database support for WebDAV and SFTP, and an experimental Aarch64 AppImage.

Key changes in KeePassXC 2.8

• Qt 6 Port: Updates the main UI to Qt 6, improving HiDPI rendering and platform capability access.
• Wayland Auto-Type: Implemented via XDG Desktop Portals to work around Wayland security protocols.
• Biometric Support: Adds Quick Unlock using fingerprint authentication via Polkit.
• Remote Databases: Support added for WebDAV and SFTP.
• AppImage Improvements: Includes an experimental Aarch64 build and uses systemd-run for Wayland auto-type functionality on GNOME and KDE.
• Security & Keys: Supports generation of RSA, ECDSA, and Ed25519 keys, and Proton Pass imports now include Wi-Fi and SSH keys.

Why it matters

The transition to Qt 6 and the implementation of Wayland-compatible auto-type significantly improves the usability and modern desktop integration of KeePassXC for Linux users.