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git-crypt vs transcrypt
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| Fact | git-crypt | transcrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Shell |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 9.9k | 1.7k |
| Latest | 0.8.0 | v2.3.2 |
| Last push | 2025-09-24 | 2026-07-21 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 308 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No push in a year | none |
How they relate
transcrypt replaces git-crypt. Alternatives to git-crypt →
Full replacementTransparent encryption through git filters, using OpenSSL and a shared password.
git-crypt
git-crypt
unsigned The latest release, 0.8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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transcrypt
✓ signed The latest release, v2.3.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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