Xecrets Cli is a command line file (Cli) file encryption toolbox, runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. Written by original developer of AxCrypt, with which it is also compatible. There is also a GUI frontend (Ez), all heavy lifting is done by the command line.
The Cli has a rich set of encryption related functions in addition to plain file encryption, such as text encryption, Shamir’s Secret Sharing with SLIP-0039, JWT signing etc.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/xecrets/xecrets-cli
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Developer: Svante Seleborg
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Xecrets Cli is written in C#. Learn C# with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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