I think you might have a misunderstanding of how our browser extension works. Just like our desktop app, your password is only in memory if you copy it to the clipboard, fill it in the browser, or reveal it within the app. Your passwords are always stored encrypted on both the desktop app and browser extension, and we make an active effort to keep secrets out of memory. I hope this clarifies things.

- Jackson Lewis, 1Password Developer

Turns out that yes, I thought that the vaults were encrypted as a whole, but according to the security white paper that changed at some point. So you can decrypt individual passwords.

Thanks for taking the time to check out the white paper!

- Ben, 1Password