Synchronizing KeePass between Windows and Linux using SVN

November 21, 2010

Syncing KeePass Database on Linux The Problem: You use KeePass to securely store unique passwords for all your accounts and need to sync them across Windows and Linux. You don't want to use the synchronization feature in KeePass 2.x because it only supports FTP, and the KeePassSync plugin is Windows-only.

Syncing KeePass Database on Window The Solution: Use a tool that you're already familiar with and might have a setup for already: SVN. SVN will allow you to synchronize your database across an infinite number of machines, but since the database is a binary-file you should be sure that you only have one copy of the database open at any one time, otherwise you will run into merging problems. SVN's lock command provides an easy solution to this problem. Anytime you open the database you simply acquire the lock so it can't be opened by another machine, then when you close the database, you release the lock. This solution might be a problem for some people, but for syncing between the office and home it works great.

For the rest of this article, I'm going to assume that you know how to use SVN to create a repository with your KeePass database in it and how to checkout a copy of your database on each of your machines.

Once you get a checkout on your first machine, I highly recommend setting the "svn:needs-lock" property on your database file. This will automatically switch your database file between read-only and writable when you release and acquire a lock.

svn propset "svn:needs-lock" "*" Database.kdbx
svn commit -m "added needs-lock property"

To make this solution work on Windows, you must have the following installed:

  • Command-line version of SVN (not just TortoiseSVN). I recommend Slik SVN.
  • Microsoft PowerShell, which was first released with Vista, but is also available to download for XP.

In order for the console window to be hidden while waiting for KeePass to exit, you'll need to put this PowerShell script, originally posted here, called Set-Console.ps1, somewhere in your system's PATH. (I recommend C:\Windows):

param ([switch] $hidden)

$code = @'
using System;
using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
public class ConsoleHelper
{
	private const Int32 SW_HIDE = 0;
	private const Int32 SW_SHOW = 5;

	[DllImport("user32.dll")]
	private static extern Boolean ShowWindow(
		IntPtr hWnd,
		Int32 nCmdShow
	);
	[DllImport("kernel32.dll", SetLastError = true)]
	public static extern bool AllocConsole();

	[DllImport("Kernel32.dll")]
	private static extern IntPtr GetConsoleWindow();

	public static void HideConsole()
	{
		IntPtr hwnd = GetConsoleWindow();
		if (hwnd != IntPtr.Zero)
		{
			ShowWindow(hwnd, SW_HIDE);
		}
	}

	public static void ShowConsole()
	{
		IntPtr hwnd = GetConsoleWindow();
		if (hwnd != IntPtr.Zero)
		{
			ShowWindow(hwnd, SW_SHOW);
		}
	}
}
'@

[ConsoleHelper] > $null
$ch = [ConsoleHelper]
trap {
	# Get an instance of the CSharp code provider
	$cp = new-object Microsoft.CSharp.CSharpCodeProvider
	# And compiler parameters...
	$cpar = New-Object System.CodeDom.Compiler.CompilerParameters
	$cpar.GenerateInMemory = $true
	$cpar.GenerateExecutable = $false
	$cpar.OutputAssembly = "custom"
	$cr = $cp.CompileAssemblyFromSource($cpar, $code)
	# display any errors (there should be none...)
	if ( $cr.Errors.Count)
	{
		$codeLines = $code.Split("`n");
		foreach ($ce in $cr.Errors)
		{
			write-host "Error: $($codeLines[$($ce.Line - 1)])"
			$ce | out-default
		}
		Throw "Compile failed..."
	}
	else
	{
		# don't report the exception
		continue
	}
}

if ($hidden)
{
	$ch::HideConsole()
}
else
{
	$ch::ShowConsole()
}

Once you have the above script saved to Set-Console.ps1 in your system's PATH, you should be able to start using the script below. This script will open a console window briefly to inform you of what's going on. After successfully acquiring the SVN lock, the window will hide itself until you close KeePass, in which it will briefly open again. You simply need to change the five variables at the top to your needs.

$SVN_PATH = 'C:\Program Files\SlikSvn\bin\svn.exe'
$SVN_LOCK_MESS = 'auto-locked from powershell'
$SVN_COMMIT_MESS = '-auto-commit from powershell'
$KEEPASS_PATH = 'C:\Program Files\KeePass Password Safe 2\KeePass.exe'
$KEEPASS_FILE = 'C:\Documents and Settings\sean\My Documents\keepass\Database.kdbx'

echo 'Performing SVN update...'
& $SVN_PATH update "$KEEPASS_FILE" > $null

echo 'Acquiring SVN lock...'
$SVN_LOCK = & $SVN_PATH lock -m "$SVN_LOCK_MESS" "$KEEPASS_FILE" 2>&1

if ([Regex]::IsMatch($SVN_LOCK, 'warning')) {
	echo 'Failed to acquire SVN lock!'
	
} else {
	echo 'Starting KeePass and hiding window...'
	$p = [Diagnostics.Process]::Start($KEEPASS_PATH, "`"$KEEPASS_FILE`"")
	Start-Sleep 3
	Set-Console -hidden
	$p.WaitForExit()
	
	echo 'Committing and releasing SVN lock...'
	Set-Console
	& $SVN_PATH commit "$KEEPASS_FILE" -m "$SVN_COMMIT_MESS" --no-unlock > $null
	& $SVN_PATH unlock "$KEEPASS_FILE" > $null
}

echo 'Exiting...'
Start-Sleep 3

Once you have the script above saved to a file somewhere, you can create a Windows shortcut to run the script whenever you want to open your KeePass database. Create a shortcut and set it's target for example to:

powershell.exe &'C:\Documents and Settings\sean\My Documents\Database.ps1'

In order to get this to work on Linux, all you need is to have SVN and BASH installed. This script is meant to be run with the console hidden ("Application", rather than "Application in Terminal" from a launcher), and for messages be sent to your notification system for your GUI. For me on Ubuntu 10.10 with GNOME, it's notify-send. Simply change the six variables at the top to your needs.

#!/bin/bash

SVN_PATH="/usr/bin/svn"
SVN_LOCK_MESS="auto-locked from bash"
SVN_COMMIT_MESS="-auto-commit from bash"
KEEPASS_PATH="mono /usr/local/share/applications/KeePass-2.13/KeePass.exe"
KEEPASS_FILE="/home/sean/keepass/Database.kdbx"
NOTIFY_CMD="notify-send"

`$SVN_PATH update $KEEPASS_FILE` > /dev/null
SVN_LOCK=`$SVN_PATH lock $KEEPASS_FILE -m "$SVN_LOCK_MESS" 2>&1`

if [[ $SVN_LOCK =~ "warning" ]]; then
	$NOTIFY_CMD "Failed to acquire SVN lock!"
else
	$NOTIFY_CMD "SVN lock acquired successfully!"
	`$KEEPASS_PATH $KEEPASS_FILE` > /dev/null

	`$SVN_PATH commit $KEEPASS_FILE -m "$SVN_COMMIT_MESS" --no-unlock` > /dev/null
	`$SVN_PATH unlock $KEEPASS_FILE` > /dev/null
	$NOTIFY_CMD "Committed and released SVN lock!"
fi

There ya go, now you just need to make sure to update your shortcuts to make sure you always use one of the scripts to open your database!


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DBSandra-VZLA / Thanks for the vlog David! thanks for aalyws taking the time for us. I'm excited about the GCT CD/DVD! I can't wait to see the concert on TV. Sorry to hear about your sister :( I understand what she's going through completely. I don't suffer from Crohn's disease but due to radiotherapy, I have some of the same symptoms. It's a BIG and DAILY headache. She has to take care of what she eats of course. It'd good if she goes to a nutritionist. Please tell her to find info about homeopathic medication; natural remedies. It might help her. I wish I could help her in any way. I know how she feels. I wish her ALL the best! the best to all your family and to you too! God bless you!

posted by Luis @ Oct 20, 2012 02:57 PM EDT


rastos7 / It was GREAT to hear from you again!! So excited for the DVD and CD to come out!! So sorry to hear about your sietsr. She is in my prayers. I have several friends who suffer from this. I believe God provided many natural ways for us to help heal our bodies. Please check out the book Patient heal thyself by Jordan Rubin. EXCELLENT book even for those who don't have crohn's disease. I noticed that someone else listed his website. Also he followed up with The Makers Diet . Both books are wonderful. And I do believe that coconut oil is amazing for many things :) May God bless you in all you do!! Looking forward to hearing you sing again :)

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posted by moxlohknit @ Oct 20, 2012 11:09 PM EDT


Scott_NJ / Thanks for the blog! I was at the MoTab concert last Christmas and I am VERY exitecd for The DVD/CD! I actually got my DVD's from Deseret book already and it's AMAZING ! Great to be able to relive it!! Your voice with the Choir is breathtaking! Hmm.. Can't wait to find out about the project you are working on ..Sounds exciting! Oh yes and I will be in Gilbert for he Show and I live in NJ! lol Exciting about the D.C show too! Sorry about your sister having Crohn's. I've heard of it but don't know alot about it. I will keep her in my prayers though.

posted by Dragana @ Oct 20, 2012 11:27 PM EDT


TheNZArchAngel / Thanks for the blog David! Many congrats on your conrect with the MoTab Choir and the release of Glad Christmas Tidings!! So happy for you :)Crohn's Disease is as a result of over-the-top activiation of the immune system. Like, when the immune system is attacked, it leads the immune response to malfunction. Not sure what exactly causes Crohn's Disease, but diet can affect it's progress/inhibition. It's best to avoid dairy food, and stick to the diet she is recommended on.My thoughts and prayers are with your sister <3

posted by Max @ Oct 22, 2012 04:27 AM EDT


somethingboutlife / hey david! sorry to hear about your sister. i goleod crohns disease for her. i think a ton if your fans did too haha. you've got some pretty helpful fans lol. anyway i found a few things that might be helpful. tell your sister to stay away from foods that are high in lactose. and fish is good thing to eat. tell her to stay from or instead of frying it, boil it or bake it! hope this helps!! :)

posted by Crystal @ Oct 22, 2012 04:29 AM EDT


diet really doesn't make much difcreenfe but it helps to stay away from things that cause irritation (everyone is different..just trial and error). Good luck to your sister hope and pray she does well with treatment. I know how difficult this disease can be and my heart goes out to her!God Bless!

posted by Carlos @ Oct 22, 2012 05:16 AM EDT


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I think it's a great that you are choosing not to set goals in November. Not that goals are are not ipoartmnt great to have something to work towards. However, if your sole focus is where you are going instead of where you are at now, then it takes away from doing the best you can do in the moment.It also takes away from what are your true priorities, like spending time with your son.You are doing great Lye! Do what you can in the time you can, enjoy the process and hang in there!! Rome wasn't built over night and neither will be your blog. You have the passion and the skill, just give yourself the persistence and patience.All the best!Michele Welch recently posted..

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