Description:
Pinentry GUI for GPG Suite
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2023.3@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@gpgtools |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
gpg
encryption
security
pinentry
macos
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Install:
brew install --cask gpg-suite-pinentry
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About:
GPG Suite Pinentry is a graphical passphrase dialog used by GPG Suite to securely request passphrases for key operations. It replaces the standard terminal-based pinentry with a native macOS interface, providing a seamless user experience when encrypting, decrypting, or signing files.
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Key Features:
- Native macOS GUI for passphrase entry
- Securely integrates with GPG Suite and GnuPG
- Touch ID support for unlocking keys
- Modern, accessible interface
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Use Cases:
- Unlocking GPG keys for email encryption with Apple Mail
- Decrypting and signing files via the command line with a GUI prompt
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Alternatives:
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pinentry-mac
– Standalone GUI pinentry; GPG Suite Pinentry is the integrated version bundled with the full GPG Suite.
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pinentry-tty
– Terminal-based passphrase entry; lacks GUI convenience and Touch ID support.
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