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transcrypt for Mac

Configure transparent encryption of files in a Git repo

Quick answer: transcrypt is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install transcrypt. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 393 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What transcrypt is

transcrypt is a security tool for macOS: configure transparent encryption of files in a Git repo.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/elasticdog/transcrypt.

How to install transcrypt

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

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 transcrypt on Mac?

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

Is transcrypt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does transcrypt 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 transcrypt?

It was installed 393 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1743 in this catalogue.

What version of transcrypt is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.2.