KM 11 is so slow it's unusable for me (video inside)

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I searched the web and I also used ChatGPT to ask your question. The threads on the web cited above appear to have been deleted from the 1Password website.

However ChatGPT said 1Pv8 could be used with KM but only if you do the following:

Question: Is the app 1Password version 8 now compatible with Keyboard Maestro?

Yes, 1Password version 8 is compatible with Keyboard Maestro, though the integration methods differ from previous versions. Direct AppleScript support has been reduced in 1Password 8, but you can still achieve integration through alternative approaches:

1. Using the 1Password Command-Line Interface (CLI)

The 1Password CLI (op) allows you to access your vaults and items via terminal commands, which can be incorporated into Keyboard Maestro macros. Here’s how you can set this up:

  1. Install the 1Password CLI:

• Download and install the CLI from the 1Password developer website.

  1. Authenticate the CLI:

• Open Terminal and sign in using:

op signin

• Follow the prompts to authenticate.

  1. Create a Keyboard Maestro Macro:

• In Keyboard Maestro, create a new macro that executes a shell script.

• Use the op commands to fetch the desired data. For example, to retrieve a password:

op item get "Item Name" --fields password

• Ensure the macro securely handles any sensitive information.

For a detailed walkthrough and example macros, refer to the Keyboard Maestro forum.

2. Simulating User Input

If you prefer not to use the CLI, you can create macros that simulate user input to interact with the 1Password 8 interface:

  1. Unlocking 1Password:

• Use Keyboard Maestro to simulate keystrokes that bring 1Password to the foreground and enter your master password.

• Example steps:

  1. Activate 1Password.

  2. Pause for a short duration (e.g., 0.5 seconds).

  3. Type your master password.

  4. Simulate pressing the Return key.

• Note: Ensure this method aligns with your security preferences, as it involves storing your master password within a macro.

  1. Accessing Specific Items:

• Simulate keyboard shortcuts to search for and copy credentials:

  1. Activate 1Password.

  2. Simulate the search shortcut (e.g., Command + F).

  3. Type the item’s name.

  4. Simulate the copy password shortcut (e.g., Command + Shift + C).

For more insights and user experiences, you can visit the Keyboard Maestro forum discussion.

Caution: When automating interactions with password managers, always prioritize security. Ensure that any scripts or macros do not expose your sensitive information.

In summary, while 1Password 8’s integration with Keyboard Maestro requires different methods than previous versions, utilizing the 1Password CLI or simulating user input are effective approaches to maintain workflow automation.