Yes, if you write the decrypted file to disk, it could be recovered. Deleting files only removes the file system entries - it does not wipe the content.
Use a local password manager. KeePass is the most popular choice. If you prefer a command line tool, pass (passwordstore.org) is an option.
Professor_Piddles@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Thanks, great point. Lots of suggestions for KeePass here, so I’ll definitely look into it. I appreciate the command line tool recommendation as well, as that’s my preference. Cheers!