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gocryptfs for Mac

Encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go

Quick answer: gocryptfs is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gocryptfs. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gocryptfs is

gocryptfs is a security tool for macOS: encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go.

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

How to install gocryptfs

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

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 gocryptfs on Mac?

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

Is gocryptfs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gocryptfs 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 gocryptfs?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8119 in this catalogue.

What version of gocryptfs is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.1.