Getting Started

Welcome to APM. This section covers everything you need to go from zero to a fully operational encrypted vault.

In This Section

• Installation

  Install APM on macOS, Linux, or Windows — via one-line scripts, pre-built binaries, or building from source.

• First Steps

  Initialize your vault, add your first entries, search for credentials, generate passwords, and learn the session lifecycle.

• Features

  A bird's-eye view of every APM capability — from secret types and cloud sync to plugins and AI integration.

• Getting Help

  How to use inline help, report issues, and get support.

Prerequisites

• A terminal (Bash, Zsh, PowerShell, or CMD)
• Go 1.21+ if building from source
• Windows, macOS, or Linux

What You'll Accomplish

By the end of this section you will have:

1. Installed the pm binary on your system
2. Created an encrypted vault with a strong master password
3. Added, searched, and retrieved secrets
4. Understood the lock/unlock session model
5. Optionally set up cloud sync and autofill