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git-secret

Store private data inside a git repo using PGP encryption

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Version Control linuxmacos Shell MIT

Description

git-secret is a bash tool which stores private data inside a git repo. It uses users' public keys, allowing trusted users to access encrypted data using PGP and their secret keys.

AI Summary

A bash tool for storing encrypted private data inside git repositories using PGP.

Capabilities

  • + Encrypt files in a git repository
  • + PGP-based access control
  • + Manage trusted users with public keys
  • + Seamless git integration

Use When

  • → You need to store secrets in a git repo
  • → You want PGP-based access control for files

Avoid When

  • x You prefer external secret managers
  • x You don't want to use PGP
View AGENTS.md for git-secret