GpgFrontend is a free, open-source tool designed to simplify OpenPGP encryption through an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) for modern GnuPG. It offers robust functionality while maintaining ease of use, making it accessible for users of all levels.
Key Features:
Encrypt and decrypt text, files, and emails with ease.
Digitally sign documents and verify signatures securely.
Manage GPG keys seamlessly on your device.
Transfer keys between devices safely.
Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and more.
Compact design with a user-friendly interface.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for individuals and organizations focused on data security, GpgFrontend provides an efficient way to handle encryption and key management. Its intuitive interface reduces the complexity of OpenPGP operations, enabling users to protect their information securely without extensive technical knowledge. By streamlining tasks like signing, encrypting, and managing keys, GpgFrontend helps save time while maintaining robust security standards.
GpgFrontend can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless setup across supported platforms.
README
GpgFrontend
A modern "Enigma" for OpenPGP. It makes encryption, signing, and key management
easier and more trustworthy in everyday privacy workflows.
Key Features
Easy: Encrypt and sign your texts, files and more.
Cross-platform: Native support for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Portable: Run directly from a USB drive and carry your keys.
Flexible: Manage keys separately through multiple key databases.
Compatible: Mature GnuPG support with a newer rPGP engine.
Privacy-focused: Using multiple approaches to enhance safety.
> If you like GpgFrontend, you can give it a ⭐ on GitHub as donation. :)
For detailed instructions on installation, usage, and troubleshooting, please
refer to the User Manual.
The User Manual is the primary and most up-to-date resource for all users who
want to use GpgFrontend. It provides guidance on basic concepts, common
workflows, and recommended practices for using GpgFrontend effectively.
> The source code for the user manual is maintained in this
> repository.
GpgFrontend Lite
GpgFrontend Lite is the official Mac App Store edition of GpgFrontend: a
self-contained, sandbox-friendly macOS app using the rPGP engine instead of
GnuPG.
Use the regular desktop edition for full GnuPG integration, advanced settings,
existing GnuPG workflows, and the complete feature set. Use Lite for simple
everyday OpenPGP operations on macOS or for experimenting with the new 2.2.x /
rPGP-based workflow. Some advanced features are not available in Lite.
v2.2.0+ (Mainline): The main branch includes an experimental rPGP engine
for OpenPGP v6 (RFC 9580), while GnuPG remains the default, primary, and
recommended backend for mature workflows. rPGP-related features are under
active development and may evolve over time.
v2.1.x (Stable): Dedicated to maximum stability and reliability. This
series remains in maintenance mode, focusing on bug fixes and security
updates, with no new major features or breaking changes planned.
Supported Languages
GpgFrontend currently supports an array of languages including:
English
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Russian
And these translations are contributed by our community: SHOW
If you find an error in any of the translations or need to add a new one, we
welcome you to join our translation
work.
Modules
GpgFrontend supports extensive module development, allowing users to customize
their experience and enable only the features they need. Modules can encapsulate
functionality, enabling users to enable or disable features as needed. Users can
refer to existing module code for guidance Module
Repository to reach a
broader audience.
Contributing & Bug Reports
Contributions, bug reports, and suggestions are welcome. You can open an
issue or submit PRs if
you prefer to use GitHub. For anonymous users, Git patches can be delivered by
mail. If you don't have a GitHub account or prefer not
to register, you are welcome to communicate with me via email.
Although GpgFrontend's UI looks simple, its architecture is not trivial,
especially for developers unfamiliar with C++, Qt, asynchronous workflows, and
multithreading. An AI-assisted
Wiki is available based on
source-code analysis. It can be helpful for navigation and high-level
understanding, but it may not be fully accurate in all implementation details.
Please use it together with the source code rather than as a replacement for it.
> "What if everyone could have a small, reliable, and secure 'crypto machine'. A
> tool that makes encryption as tangible and trustworthy as turning a key in a
> lock?"
