# Vault

> Secrets management and encryption

Store secrets, issue dynamic credentials and encrypt data. Source-available under BSL.

- Source: https://github.com/hashicorp/vault
- Homepage: https://developer.hashicorp.com/vault
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: Go
- Stars: 36335
- Forks: 4773
- Contributors: 1579
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v2.1.1 (2026-09-16)
- Purpose: Security & identity
- Runs on: Docker / self-host, CLI
- For: Enterprise

## Worth score: 79/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 7/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/hashicorp/vault
Updated: 2026-10-03