Description:
Filesystem with transparent authenticated encryption
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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
filesystem
security
fuse
privacy
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Install:
brew install securefs
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About:
Securefs is a FUSE-based filesystem that provides transparent authenticated encryption for files and directories. It encrypts file names, contents, and metadata, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity. The tool is designed for securely storing sensitive data on cloud services or local drives without sacrificing usability.
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Key Features:
- Transparent encryption and decryption on access
- Authenticated encryption with AES-256-GCM
- Support for macOS, Linux, and Windows
- No server-side component required
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Use Cases:
- Encrypting sensitive data before syncing to cloud storage like Dropbox or iCloud
- Securely sharing encrypted folders between different machines
- Protecting local backups on external drives
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Alternatives:
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gocryptfs
– Similar user-space encrypted filesystem, but uses different encryption schemes and metadata handling.
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EncFS
– Older FUSE-based encryption tool; considered less secure due to design flaws in some implementations.
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