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ccrypt for Mac

Encrypt and decrypt files and streams

Quick answer: ccrypt is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ccrypt. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ccrypt is

ccrypt is a security tool for macOS: encrypt and decrypt files and streams.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install ccrypt

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ccrypt.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ccrypt on Mac?

Run brew install ccrypt in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ccrypt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does ccrypt run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ccrypt?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5376 in this catalogue.

What version of ccrypt is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.11.