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GpgFrontend for Mac

OpenPGP/GnuPG crypto, sign and key management tool

Quick answer: GpgFrontend is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gpgfrontend. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 59 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GpgFrontend is

GpgFrontend is a security tool for macOS: openPGP/GnuPG crypto, sign and key management 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://gpgfrontend.bktus.com/.

How to install GpgFrontend

  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 gpgfrontend.

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 GpgFrontend on Mac?

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

Is GpgFrontend open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (saturneric/GpgFrontend), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does GpgFrontend run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GpgFrontend?

It was installed 59 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4305 in this catalogue.

What version of GpgFrontend is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.3.