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gocryptfs
Encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go
Description
gocryptfs is an encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go. It encrypts files transparently using a FUSE mount, allowing you to work with encrypted data as if it were regular files.
When to use this tool
✓ Good fit when
- You need transparent file encryption
- You want to encrypt directories without full-disk encryption
✕ Avoid when
- You need full disk encryption
AI Summary
FUSE-based encrypted overlay filesystem
Capabilities
- + Encrypt files transparently using FUSE
- + Mount encrypted directories
- + File-level encryption
Use When
- → You need transparent file encryption
- → You want to encrypt directories without full-disk encryption
Avoid When
- x You need full disk encryption