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age
Simple, modern, and secure file encryption tool with UNIX-style composability
Description
age is a simple, modern, and secure encryption tool with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability. It provides file encryption with a focus on simplicity and security, supporting both passphrase and key-based encryption.
AI Summary
A modern and simple file encryption tool with explicit keys and UNIX composability
Capabilities
- + Encrypt and decrypt files
- + Passphrase-based encryption
- + Key-based encryption with age keys
- + SSH key support
- + UNIX pipe composability
Use When
- → When you need simple, modern file encryption
- → When you want an alternative to GPG for file encryption
Avoid When
- x When you need GPG compatibility
- x When you need web-of-trust features