age ☆
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Description:
Simple, modern, secure file encryption
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FiloSottile  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption security cryptography cli privacy
Install: brew install age
About:
age is a simple, modern, and secure file encryption tool, format, and library. It features small explicit keys, no config files, and is designed for ease of use. It aims to be the best and most secure tool for encrypting files for backups and automation.
Key Features:
  • Small explicit keys (no accounts)
  • Easy to use command line interface
  • Modern cryptography (X25519, AES-GCM, ChaCha20-Poly1305)
  • Multi-threaded file encryption
  • Age-encrypted tar archives for backups
Use Cases:
  • Automated server backups
  • Securely sharing secrets and configuration files
  • Encrypting sensitive data at rest
  • CI/CD pipeline secret management
Alternatives:
  • GPG – More complex with a larger attack surface and steep learning curve
  • OpenSSL – Primarily a general-purpose crypto library with a less ergonomic CLI for file encryption
License: BSD-3-Clause
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 10, 2025 1:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 811998cf
Sep 11, 2025 8:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 58c0f9c4
Dec 18, 2024 4:50pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d70a5b42
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