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cream

Encrypt and decrypt streams of data with a master password

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Description

cream encrypts and decrypts streams of data with only a master password. The key is derived from the password + salt combo, and used to encrypt data byte per byte, providing simple stream encryption.

AI Summary

A simple stream encryption tool that encrypts and decrypts data using a master password.

Capabilities

  • + Encrypt data streams with a password
  • + Decrypt data streams
  • + Key derivation from password and salt
  • + Byte-by-byte stream encryption

Use When

  • → You need simple stream encryption
  • → You want password-based encryption

Avoid When

  • x You need strong modern encryption (use age or gpg)
  • x You need file-level encryption
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