Linked Items (Bidirectional Cross-Referencing)

I’d like to propose adding the ability to link items within the Bitwarden vault to improve findability.

Feature Description:

  • Introduce a new “Link” field type that allows a user to reference another item within the vault.
  • Clicking this field should focus or open the linked item directly.
  • The system should automatically generate a backlink on the referenced item, showing which items link to it.
    • These backlinks would appear at the bottom of the item.
    • Backlinks should be read-only unless the original link is removed or changed.

Benefits:

  • Enhances cross-referencing between items stored in different folders or collections.
  • Makes related information easier to discover and manage (e.g., linking credentials to related notes, API keys, SSH keys, or documentation).
  • Improves data traceability in complex vaults without needing to duplicate content or manually track associations.

Use Cases:

  • Linking a login item to associated secure notes or license keys.
  • Referencing a shared company account from an employee-specific note.
  • Creating relationships between primary and secondary credentials.

This feature could greatly enhance Bitwarden’s functionality for users managing larger or more complex vaults.

Thanks for considering!