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GnuPG
Complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard
Description
GnuPG is a complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard as defined by RFC4880 (also known as PGP). It allows you to encrypt and sign data and communications, featuring a versatile key management system.
AI Summary
Complete OpenPGP implementation for encrypting, signing, and managing keys
Capabilities
- + Encrypt and decrypt files and messages
- + Sign and verify digital signatures
- + Manage PGP keys and keyrings
- + Support for smartcards and hardware tokens
Use When
- → When encrypting files or emails with PGP
- → When signing or verifying digital signatures
- → When managing cryptographic keys
Avoid When
- x When you need symmetric-only encryption (use age or openssl)