age-plugin-se
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Description:
Age plugin for Apple Secure Enclave
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.1.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption security age secure-enclave cryptography macos
Install: brew install age-plugin-se
About:
age-plugin-se integrates with the age encryption framework to utilize Apple's Secure Enclave for key management. It allows users to encrypt and decrypt files using hardware-backed cryptographic keys that never leave the device's secure environment. This provides a high level of security for protecting sensitive data by leveraging hardware-based key storage.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-backed key storage via Apple Secure Enclave
  • Seamless integration with the age encryption ecosystem
  • Enhanced security by preventing key extraction from the device
  • CLI-based tool for easy automation and scripting
Use Cases:
  • Encrypting sensitive files or backups with hardware-protected keys
  • Securing data at rest on macOS devices
  • Automated encryption workflows requiring high-security key storage
Alternatives:
  • age-plugin-yubikey – Similar functionality but uses YubiKey hardware instead of Apple's Secure Enclave.
  • age – The core encryption tool; this plugin extends it with Secure Enclave support.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura
Version History
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