Crocdb Safe | Portable _hot_
Crocdb was primarily a web-based ROM search engine and indexer
License:
MIT – free to use, modify, and distribute. Disclaimer: This software is provided "as is". The authors are not responsible for data loss, theft, or unauthorized access resulting from improper use. Always test on non‑critical data first. crocdb safe portable
- Copy
crocdb-safe-portable.exe(or.app/.bin) to your USB drive. - Double‑click to run – no installation.
- Set a master password (minimum 12 characters).
- A new database file
data.crocdbis created automatically.
Since CrocDB is currently offline, community members often recommend the following alternatives: Crocdb was primarily a web-based ROM search engine
- 3 wrong passphrases → zero out crypto headers + overwrite salt → data becomes unrecoverable
- Optional: USB removal detection – if drive ejected while DB open, auto‑wipe session keys
- Dead man’s switch – if not opened for 90 days, enter “decay mode” (shred metadata)
- Always eject USB drive properly after use.
- Keep a backup of the
.crocdbfile in another location (encrypted cloud or second USB). - Use a different master password than your other accounts.
- Run from a trusted computer if possible (avoid internet cafes).