encfs ☆
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Description:
Encrypted pass-through FUSE file system
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.9.5@5  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption fuse filesystem security privacy
Install: brew install encfs
About:
EncFS provides an encrypted virtual filesystem that transparently encrypts and decrypts data on-the-fly. It mounts a source directory to a target directory, where all files written are automatically encrypted and files read are decrypted. This allows users to securely store sensitive data without managing individual file encryption manually.
Key Features:
  • On-the-fly transparent encryption and decryption
  • FUSE-based for cross-platform compatibility
  • Per-file encryption with configurable algorithms
  • No fixed-size container overhead
Use Cases:
  • Securely storing sensitive files in cloud storage services
  • Protecting backup data on external drives or network shares
  • Creating encrypted directories for private project files
Alternatives:
  • gocryptfs – Modern Go implementation with better performance and security defaults
  • VeraCrypt – Creates encrypted containers rather than pass-through directories
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: libfuse@2, openssl@3, tinyxml2
Bottles available for: arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Nov 19, 2024 12:37am 4 VERSION_BUMP 7ceaafab
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