gnupg ☆
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Description:
GNU Privacy Guard (OpenPGP)
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption security openpgp privacy cryptography
Install: brew install gnupg
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • age – A simpler, modern alternative focused on file encryption, lacking the complex web-of-trust model of GnuPG.
  • OpenSSL – A general-purpose cryptography toolkit that can perform similar functions but is not a native OpenPGP implementation.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 4:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2ddaafc1
Dec 22, 2024 4:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9643657a
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Dec 19, 2024 7:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f8fb197
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