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git-crypt for Mac

Enable transparent encryption/decryption of files in a git repo

Quick answer: git-crypt is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-crypt. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 1,171 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-crypt is

git-crypt is a security tool for macOS: enable transparent encryption/decryption of files in a git repo.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install git-crypt

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install git-crypt on Mac?

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

Is git-crypt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does git-crypt run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is git-crypt?

It was installed 1,171 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #943 in this catalogue.

What version of git-crypt is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.0.