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git-crypt

brew install git-crypt v0.8.0_1 GPL-3.0-or-later

Transparent encryption/decryption of files in a git repository using GPG or symmetric keys.

Why you might care

Encrypt sensitive files (credentials, keys, configs) at rest in git without breaking normal git workflows—files decrypt automatically when you check them out and re-encrypt on commit. Useful for storing secrets in version control without a separate secrets manager, and works with existing CI/CD systems via GPG key provisioning.

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