git-crypt
Transparent file encryption for secrets stored in git
git-crypt is an open-source tool that enables transparent encryption and decryption of files in a git repository. Files you choose are encrypted when committed and decrypted when checked out, keeping secrets safe in version control.
Key features
- Transparent file encryption in git
- GPG-based key management
- Selective encryption via gitattributes
- No server required
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Simple to integrate with git
- Keeps secrets in repos safely
Trade-offs
- Not a vault with access control
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