# cipher
> Easy AES-256-CBC encryption for files and directories

## Summary
Simple AES-256-CBC encryption tool for files and directories

## Capabilities
- Encrypt files and directories with AES-256-CBC
- Decrypt previously encrypted content
- Simple command-line interface

## When to Use
- You need quick file or directory encryption
- You want simple AES encryption from the command line

## When NOT to Use
- You need advanced encryption features or key management

## Related Tools
- [encfs](/tools/encfs) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/cipher
