Who should use linux-face-unlock?

linux-face-unlock is an open-source project built for linux users.

Is linux-face-unlock free?

Yes — linux-face-unlock is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does linux-face-unlock run on?

linux-face-unlock runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is linux-face-unlock still active?

The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.

What projects are similar to linux-face-unlock?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.

Is linux-face-unlock open source?

Yes — linux-face-unlock is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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linux-face-unlock

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Linux-face-unlock is a PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) based tool that enables facial authentication on Linux systems. It uses computer vision to recognize the user's face as a secure login method, replacing or supplementing traditional passwords. The package is designed for easy integration into Linux desktop environments and is fully open source.

Open SourceApache-2.0CLISelf-hosted

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Overview

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linux-face-unlock is a Developer Tools project. It focuses on replacing password or PIN login with secure facial authentication on Linux desktops. linux-face-unlock is an open-source project aimed at linux users. The project is open source (Apache-2.0). linux-face-unlock is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

linux-face-unlock first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 7 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Facial Recognition, PAM Integration, and Linux Authentication.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Facial Recognition
PAM Integration
Linux Authentication
Biometric Login

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

Apache-2.0

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Frequently asked questions about linux-face-unlock

What is linux-face-unlock?: Linux-face-unlock focuses on replacing password or PIN login with secure facial authentication on Linux desktops. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who should use linux-face-unlock?: linux-face-unlock is an open-source project built for linux users.
Is linux-face-unlock free?: Yes — linux-face-unlock is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does linux-face-unlock run on?: linux-face-unlock runs on the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is linux-face-unlock still active?: The GitHub repository shows 7 commits in the last 90 days.
What projects are similar to linux-face-unlock?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, CKB, and GITVERSE.EfficiencyNext Data Connector CKB GITVERSE
When did linux-face-unlock launch?: linux-face-unlock first shipped in 2026.
Is linux-face-unlock open source?: Yes — linux-face-unlock is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: Apache-2.0
First seen: 22 Jul 2026
Built for: linux users
Model: Open source
Solves: Replacing password or PIN login with secure facial authentication on Linux desktops.

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GitHub: mohit31kumar/face-unlock
PyPI: linux-face-unlock

Developer

Mohit31kumar

Solo developer

GitHub

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 0
Last commit: 22 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 7
Contributors: 1
Authorship: Solo
Default branch: main
Latest release: v1.0.0 · 20 May 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 22 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 22 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: linux-face-unlock-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 22 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 22 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 22 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/linux-face-unlock

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