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Deadbolt for Mac

File encryption tool

Quick answer: Deadbolt is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask deadbolt. The project is open source. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Deadbolt is

Deadbolt is a security tool for macOS: file encryption tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/alichtman/deadbolt.

How to install Deadbolt

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

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 Deadbolt on Mac?

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

Is Deadbolt open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: alichtman/deadbolt.

Does Deadbolt run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Deadbolt?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7882 in this catalogue.

What version of Deadbolt is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.1.