git-secret ☆
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Description:
Bash-tool to store the private data inside a git repo
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: git encryption security gpg secrets developer-tools
Install: brew install git-secret
About:
Git-secret is a Bash tool that allows you to encrypt sensitive data like passwords and API keys within a Git repository using GPG. It seamlessly integrates with Git workflows, enabling you to stage and commit encrypted files just like regular files. This ensures your private data remains secure while keeping version history intact.
Key Features:
  • Encrypts files using GPG (GNU Privacy Guard)
  • Seamless Git integration with simple commands
  • Per-user access control via public keys
  • Automated decryption for authorized users
Use Cases:
  • Securing API keys and credentials in development repositories
  • Protecting configuration files with sensitive data
  • Collaborative project security for teams using Git
Alternatives:
  • git-crypt – git-crypt uses symmetric encryption, while git-secret uses GPG for asymmetric encryption and user management
  • blackbox – Blackbox is a similar GPG-based tool but with a different workflow and admin overhead
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 9:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 223b36dc
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