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GpgFrontend is available for download through multiple channels. For more
detailed instructions on installation and getting started, please refer to the
[Getting Started Guide](/overview/getting-started/).

[![Packaging status](https://repology.org/badge/vertical-allrepos/gpgfrontend.svg)](https://repology.org/project/gpgfrontend/versions)

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## Direct Downloads

![GitHub Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/saturneric/GpgFrontend?style=for-the-badge&label=Stable)
![GitHub Nightly](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/saturneric/GpgFrontend?include_prereleases&filter=nightly*&display_name=release&style=for-the-badge&label=Nightly)

Choose the version that fits your needs:

<CardGrid>
  <LinkCard
    title="GitHub Releases"
    href="https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/releases/latest"
    description="Fastest and most up-to-date source for stable builds. Recommended for most users."
  />
  <LinkCard
    title="GitHub Nightly Releases"
    href="https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/releases/nightly"
    description="Get the latest experimental/nightly builds. For advanced users and testers."
  />
  <LinkCard
    title="Privacy-Friendly HTTPS Mirror"
    href="https://ftp.bktus.com/GpgFrontend/"
    description="Direct, secure download. No tracking, no authentication, no rate limits."
  />
</CardGrid>

### Asset Naming

Below is a summary table explaining the naming patterns and purposes of each
downloadable asset. You can use the filename patterns to quickly identify and
select the appropriate package for your platform or use case.

| Filename Pattern               | Description                                                       |
| ------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `-universal.zip`               | Contains both Windows Portable and Linux AppImage in one archive. |
| `-windows-x86_64-portable.zip` | Fully portable Windows version. No installation needed;           |
| `-windows-x86_64.msix`         | MSIX installer for Windows (Recommended).                         |
| `-windows-x86_64.msi`          | MSI installer for Windows; For Legacy/Enterprise environments.    |
| `-macos-<ver>.dmg`             | macOS disk image; \<ver\> = minimum required macOS version.       |
| `-linux-<arch>.AppImage`       | AppImage for Linux; make it executable and run directly.          |
| `*.sig`                        | GPG signature file for verifying the integrity and authenticity.  |
| `-qt5-`                        | Qt5 build, for older systems (e.g., Windows 7, Ubuntu 20.04).     |

## Platform-Specific Installation

Install GpgFrontend via your preferred package manager or store:

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  <LinkCard
    title="Homebrew Cask (macOS)"
    href="https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/gpgfrontend"
    description="Install or check version with Homebrew."
  />
  <LinkCard
    title="Flatpak (Linux)"
    href="https://flathub.org/apps/com.bktus.gpgfrontend"
    description="Install via Flathub on most Linux distros."
  />
  <LinkCard
    title="WinGet (Windows)"
    href="https://winstall.app/apps/Saturneric.GpgFrontend"
    description="Install via Windows Package Manager."
  />
  <LinkCard
    title="Microsoft Store (Windows)"
    href="https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh716mqk2b5?referrer=appbadge&mode=direct"
    description="One-click install from the Microsoft Store."
  />
</CardGrid>