PasswordInput give visual confirmation with asterisks when password entered?

[bradwood]

Is there a way I can get a visual indicator when the password is typed in, like a * for every character typed at the prompt?

[fadeevab]

@bradwood Basically, this approach to not show the stars is traditional for Linux: all such packages doesn't show the stars. The security concern behind this is that the count of "*" shows the length of your password which makes easier to guess one via eyesdropping, it narrows down the scope of bruteforcing as well.

[fadeevab]

@bradwood Maybe it could be some configurable feature though 🤷‍♂️ Either way you should know that the maintainer doesn't respond here usually.

[bradwood]

It does not appear to be configurable from what I can tell. I'll probably find another library, or code something up myself, if this isn't maintained. Thanks for your help.

[pksunkara]

What @fadeevab said is correct. If you want to make it configurable, I am willing to accept a PR, but otherwise I am closing this issue.