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A tiny utility to rewrite Bash functions as standalone scripts
Automates function-to-script promotion, but solves a narrow workflow friction point.
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zahlman
303mo ago
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A simple shell utility for encrypting and decrypting files using OpenSSL.
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Cryptr a shell utility for encrypting and decrypting files with OpenSSL
by nodesocket·Apr 13, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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OpenSSL wrapper with shred prompts, but age and gpg already exist.
Strengths
- •Integrates `shred` for secure file deletion prompts directly within the encryption workflow.
- •Includes bash tab completion and `--stdout` flag for clean piping decrypted output.
- •Supports `CRYPTR_PASSWORD` env var enabling fully non-interactive batch scripting workflow automation.
Weaknesses
- •OpenSSL CLI already does this; wrapper adds little value over raw usage.
- •Lacks modern key management features found in current specialized tools like age.
Category
Target Audience
Sysadmins and developers needing quick CLI file encryption
Similar To
OpenSSL · age · GnuPG
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