A free, open-source, robust yet user-friendly, compact and cross-platform tool for OpenPGP encryption. It stands out as an exceptional GUI frontend for the modern GnuPG (gpg).
I've introduced a sleek, modern design for the application icon.
I am excited to unveil the new project logo! Designed to reflect a modern and safe approach, this logo represents the commitment to innovation and user-friendly design.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.1.2...v2.1.3
The journey to version 2.1.2 took an unexpected half year, primarily due to extensive modifications in the core architecture and some challenging setbacks. This process, while arduous, was a period of significant learning and development. The application, once scattered, has now been meticulously reassembled. As a result of these efforts, it now functions smoothly and effectively.
In light of this experience, the focus for the next 4–5 versions will be on stability and minor enhancements. My commitment is to release a new, refined version every 2-3 months, ensuring consistent improvements without overwhelming changes.
With great pleasure, I announce that our application is now accessible on Flathub.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.1.1...v2.1.2
The previous hostname "gpgfrontend.pub" has expired and is no longer under my control. I've moved all websites, manuals, and documents to "gpgfrontend.bktus.com". Please note that all URLs within the documentation and source code have been updated accordingly.
System Requirements Clarification: My strategy is to extend support to the most prevalent versions across various platforms. Unmaintained or obsolete platform versions will gradually be excluded from my support commitment. This approach encourages users to operate this application in a secure, updated environment. Nonetheless, I provide the ability to tweak certain build options (usually without altering the source code) to ensure compatibility with older platforms.
Please be aware: Starting from this version, I will not be bundling .deb packages with binary releases due to download limitations and the significant time investment required for packaging. However, you still have the option to compile and package your own .deb.
Enhanced Compatibility with macOS Apple Silicon: This update has been meticulously optimized to fully support macOS's M1/M2 chips. I have personally verified the performance and functionality on actual hardware. Consequently, the "x86_64" identifier will no longer appear in the name of macOS binary releases.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.1.0...v2.1.1
For all macOS Users, if you get "gpg not installed correctly", you can see HERE and use the BETA version. This problem seems to be occurred at higher version in macOS.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.10...v2.1.0
In v2.0.10, you can use the ECC (both ECDH and ECDSA) algorithm to generate keys. Then, you can now freely specify the location of GPG's database storage. After that, this version fixes many minor issues, optimizes the UI, and improves the stability of the software.
For macOS users, you can just execute brew install --cask gpgfrontend
to install GpgFrontend along with its dependencies now.
This version has been tested to compile and run properly on FreeBSD.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.9...v2.0.10
Note: The releases have a typo in the name for the portable version (protable vs portable). ;.>
In v2.0.9, you are able to view the version and location of GnuPG being used by GpgFrontend. Also, in this version, some interactions have been improved and some issues that caused crashes have been fixed.
It is worth mentioning that a more stable multi-threaded model has been established, which greatly reduces the possibility of application crashes due to conflicts.
In terms of compatibility, this version is compatible with Ubuntu 22.04, and a CentOS version will be released in the future.
At present, the compilation and operation problems have been solved on the FreeBSD 12 platform, but there are still some packaging and crash issues.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.8...v2.0.9
GpgFrontend v2.0.8 has been reviewed by Microsoft Store. You will be available for Download and Automatically Update GpgFrontend in the Microsoft Store after v2.0.8!!! Of course, the GpgFrontend download through this channel is also permanently free...
Microsoft Store Link: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NH716MQK2B5
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.7...v2.0.8
This is release 2.0.7 on branch develop-2.0.7
This may help developers understand code structure faster, facilitate source code transparency and establish application security. Link: Here
Builds released using the macOS platform have undergone binary review by Apple.
This is Apple's binary review result email.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.6...v2.0.7
In subsequent releases, I will make available compiled binary executables as far as I can. I may be constantly updating the binary packages for new platforms. If you are able to compile on the platform you are using, please feel free to share your compiled de results.
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.5...v2.0.6
Hi everyone, this is v2.0.5, with some small features added and stability improved IMAP support and other features are still under development due to heavy personal commitments recently.
I'm developing a new generation of GpgFrontend, called GpgFrontend-E. This software is developed using Electron and it will replace most of the functions of GpgFrontend and the interface will be more modern, beautiful and compatible with more platforms (Unix, Linux, Windows, macOS, IOS, Android, etc.). And it will carry out some new attempts, such as more secure content distribution Web3.0 idea, P2P instant messaging and so on. If you want to join, you can contact me at my email address.
Git Repo: https://git.codesdream.com/main/GpgFrontend-E.git
Full Changelog: https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/compare/v2.0.4...v2.0.5