gnupg
brew install gnupg
v2.5.20
GPL-3.0-or-later
GNU implementation of OpenPGP encryption, signing, and key management.
Why you might care
Industry-standard tool for encrypting files, signing commits/emails, and managing cryptographic keys across Unix systems. Use it when you need interoperable PGP/GPG functionality for CI/CD pipelines, git workflows, or secure communication. It's the de facto standard that integrates with git, email clients, and password managers.
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Runtime dependencies
Build dependencies
Links
- https://gnupg.org/
- Brew formula source: Formula/g/gnupg.rb
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