Description:
Encrypts your files so you can safely store them in Dropbox, iCloud, etc.
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.0.1@6
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
encryption
cloud-storage
security
filesystem
privacy
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Install:
brew install cryfs
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About:
CryFS is a cryptographic filesystem that encrypts files and stores them in a cloud-synced directory. It provides strong, client-side encryption without requiring a server, ensuring that only you can access your data. Unlike container-based solutions, it encrypts individual files, allowing for efficient syncing and better conflict resolution.
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Key Features:
- Client-side encryption for cloud storage
- Individual file encryption for efficient syncing
- FUSE-based filesystem integration
- No server requirements
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Use Cases:
- Securely storing sensitive documents in Dropbox or iCloud
- Backing up private data to untrusted cloud providers
- Syncing encrypted configuration files across devices
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Alternatives:
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gocryptfs
– Similar FUSE-based encrypted filesystem, but primarily designed for local storage rather than cloud optimization.
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EncFS
– Older encrypted filesystem; CryFS was designed to address security vulnerabilities found in EncFS.
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