gpgfrontend ☆
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Description:
OpenPGP/GnuPG crypto, sign and key management tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.1.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: encryption pgp gnupg security cryptography
Install: brew install --cask gpgfrontend
About:
GpgFrontend is a graphical user interface for GnuPG that simplifies encryption, decryption, and digital signing of files and text. It provides an intuitive dashboard for managing cryptographic keys, including creation, import, export, and revocation. The tool serves as a modern alternative to older PGP interfaces, making strong cryptography accessible for everyday secure communication.
Key Features:
  • GUI for GnuPG operations (encrypt, decrypt, sign, verify)
  • Comprehensive key management (create, import, export, edit)
  • File and text processing with clipboard integration
  • Cross-platform desktop application
Use Cases:
  • Encrypting emails, documents, and sensitive files for secure transfer
  • Managing personal and work PGP keychains in a visual interface
Alternatives:
  • GPG Suite – macOS-focused suite with mail plugin; GpgFrontend is cross-platform and GnuPG-centric
  • Kleopatra – Part of KDE; GpgFrontend offers a lighter, standalone GUI
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 2.1.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 96deffc4
Aug 12, 2024 7:57am 2.1.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 4537843e
Jul 11, 2024 9:35am 2.1.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 28de8a72
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