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git-secret vs transcrypt

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git-secrettranscrypt
LanguageShellShell
LicenceMITMIT
Stars4k1.7k
Latestv0.5.0v2.3.2
Last push2026-09-282026-07-21
Release cadenceabout 395 days between releasesabout 308 days between releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace git-crypt. Alternatives to git-crypt →

    Partialgit-secretEncrypts files with the GPG keys of each allowed user, through explicit hide and reveal commands.

    Full replacementtranscryptTransparent encryption through git filters, using OpenSSL and a shared password.