git-remote-gcrypt is a Git remote helper that enables users to store encrypted repositories on remote servers. It uses GnuPG to protect repository contents, allowing confidential data to be stored on systems where the storage provider cannot be fully trusted.
The software integrates with standard Git commands through the gcrypt:: URL prefix. It supports local repositories, rsync over SSH, SFTP and standard Git transports. An experimental rclone backend is also available. Encryption and decryption are handled transparently when pushing and pulling repository data.
git-remote-gcrypt supports collaboration between multiple users through GnuPG public keys. Access can be restricted to specified participants, with cryptographic signatures used to authenticate repository data. Configuration options allow users to control encryption recipients, signing keys and remote behaviour.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Encrypt Git repositories using GnuPG before uploading them to remote storage.
- Integrate with standard Git push, pull and fetch operations.
- Support local, rsync, SFTP and standard Git remote transports.
- Provide an experimental rclone backend for additional storage options.
- Allow multiple users to collaborate using GnuPG public keys.
- Authenticate repository data using cryptographic signatures.
- Configure encryption participants and signing keys for individual remotes.
- Detect encrypted repositories and verify their accessibility.
Website: github.com/spwhitton/git-remote-gcrypt
Support:
Developer: Sean Whitton and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0 / v3.0
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