Description:
GNU Privacy Guard (OpenPGP)
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
encryption
security
openpgp
privacy
cryptography
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Install:
brew install gnupg
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About:
GnuPG is the GNU project's complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard as defined by RFC4880. It enables secure data communication by providing tools for encryption and digital signatures, allowing users to encrypt and sign data and manage keys. This software is the backbone of secure email communication and file protection, ensuring privacy and authenticity.
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Key Features:
- Public key cryptography for secure communication
- Digital signatures for data integrity and authentication
- Compliance with the OpenPGP standard (RFC4880)
- Key management capabilities including generation and revocation
- Support for symmetric encryption algorithms
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Use Cases:
- Encrypting and signing emails for secure correspondence
- Securing sensitive files and documents on disk
- Verifying the authenticity and integrity of downloaded software
- Establishing a web of trust with other users
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Alternatives:
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age
– A simpler, modern alternative focused on file encryption, lacking the complex web-of-trust model of GnuPG.
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OpenSSL
– A general-purpose cryptography toolkit that can perform similar functions but is not a native OpenPGP implementation.
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