# Overview of GpgFrontend --- ![Language](https://img.shields.io/badge/language-C%2B%2B-green) ![GitHub release (latest by date)](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/saturneric/gpgfrontend) ![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPL--3.0-orange) ![CodeSize](https://img.shields.io/github/languages/code-size/saturneric/GpgFrontend) [![Codacy Badge](https://app.codacy.com/project/badge/Grade/d1750e052a85430a8f1f84e58a0fceda)](https://www.codacy.com/gh/saturneric/GpgFrontend/dashboard?utm_source=github.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=saturneric/GpgFrontend&utm_campaign=Badge_Grade) [![FOSSA Status](https://app.fossa.com/api/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Fsaturneric%2FGpgFrontend.svg?type=shield)](https://app.fossa.com/projects/git%2Bgithub.com%2Fsaturneric%2FGpgFrontend?ref=badge_shield) **GpgFrontend** is a Powerful, Easy-to-Use, Compact, Cross-Platform, and Installation-Free [OpenPGP](https://www.openpgp.org/) Crypto Tool. By using GpgFrontend, you can quickly encrypt and decrypt text or files. Or at the same time as the above operations, you can add your own signature to let others know that this document or this paragraph of text was issued by you. Furthermore, it visualizes most of the common operations of gpg commands. It aims to allow ordinary users to quickly use gpg and make professional users more convenient. GpgFrontend supports new features of GnuPG 2.x. **The corresponding release version for this Document: [v2.0.4](https://github.com/saturneric/GpgFrontend/releases/tag/v2.0.4)** ## Interface Note: For different operating system and system style settings, GpgFrontend may look different.Documentation can also vary widely from release to release. Please check the corresponding program release version for the document. ![image-20220109192100901](_media/overview/image-20220109192100901.png) ## System Requirement ### Operating System GpgFrontend is compatible with major operating systems including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Specifically, it requires Windows 7 and later, macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later, and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or other equivalent Linux distributions. ### Software Dependencies Qt5 or Later: GpgFrontend is developed using the Qt framework. Therefore, a runtime of Qt5 or later is required for the software to function correctly. GnuPG: As the frontend for GnuPG, it requires GnuPG (version 2.2.0 or higher) to be pre-installed in the system. ### Hardware While specific hardware requirements largely depend on the size and complexity of the data you are working with, we generally recommend: A computer with at least 1 GB of RAM, but preferably 2 GB or more for smoother performance. At least 200 MB of free disk space for the software installation, and additional space for ongoing work. ### Network Although not necessary for basic operation, an active Internet connection may be required for software updates and accessing online help resources. Please note that these are the minimal requirements that we tested, and actual requirements for your use case could be higher, especially for large datasets. ## Origin The GpgFrontend project inherit from a relatively mature but not maintained [gpg4usb](https://www.gpg4usb.org/) project. It inherits the stable, easy-to-use, compact, and installation-free features of gpg4usb, and plans to support some new features of OpenPGP based on it and continue to improve it. ## Purpose The aim of GpgFrontend is to enable people worldwide, even those without command line or programming experience, to safely transmit information to their desired destination. Although free software is a common asset for all humankind, there are still many individuals who are unable to benefit from it due to their limited knowledge and usage habits. We need to break this cycle. GpgFrontend is dedicated to enhancing the ease-of-use and intuitiveness of the free software GnuPG, with the ultimate goal of making it accessible to a broader audience. The GpgFrontend project is as open source, and it also insists on using open source codes and libraries. ### Free forever GpgFrontend will be free forever, and you don't need to worry about being asked to pay a fee to use the software one day. ## Source Code The original code repository of Gpg Frontend is hosted on the server of Codes Dream, and each submission will be submitted to the code repository first. You can click [Here](https://git.codesdream.com/?p=public/main/GpgFrontend.git;a=summary) to visit the original code repository and track development progress. 注意：中国用户请访问[这里](https://git.codesdream.com/main/GpgFrontend.git) ### License The source code for GpgFrontend is licensed under the GPL-3.0 license, which ensures that GpgFrontend is open-source software. You have the right to exercise the rights specified in the license, subject to compliance with the terms of the license. ### Contribution Furthermore, the addition of new features does not compromise the existing core functionality. As an individual, my capabilities are limited. Therefore, GpgFrontend welcomes volunteers to contribute to the project. You can file issues or submit pull requests through the GitHub platform. Additionally, you can submit your questions and code contributions via email. Please feel free to send problem reports and patches to me. ## Privacy Guarantee GpgFrontend operates without servers, and does not require servers to be operational. While it utilizes the OpenPGP protocol for public key transfers, it does not collect or upload any additional information. For users with elevated security requirements, a version of GpgFrontend will be available in the future which will not have internet access capability.