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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)

Choose from the options below to download GpgFrontend for your platform:

<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="Privacy-Friendly HTTPS Mirror"
    href="https://ftp.bktus.com/GpgFrontend/"
    description="Direct, secure download. No tracking, no authentication, no rate limits, no redirections."
  />
</CardGrid>

### Asset Naming Patterns and Descriptions

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`               | The universal package: contains both Windows Portable and Linux AppImage in one archive.    |
| `***-windows-x86_64-portable.zip` | Fully portable Windows version. No installation needed; just extract and run.               |
| `***-windows-x86_64.msix`         | MSIX installer for Windows (recommended for most Windows users).                            |
| `***-windows-x86_64.msi`          | Classic MSI installer for Windows; suitable for legacy/enterprise environments.             |
| `***-macos-**.dmg`                | macOS disk image; number = minimum required macOS version. Drag to install.                 |
| `***-linux-******.AppImage`       | AppImage for Linux; make it executable and run directly.                                    |
| `*.sig`                           | GPG signature file for verifying the integrity and authenticity of the corresponding asset. |

## Homebrew Cask

Mac users can check the version information through the badge below or install
using the command line.

[![Homebrew Cask](https://img.shields.io/homebrew/cask/v/gpgfrontend?style=for-the-badge)](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/gpgfrontend)

Install command:

```
brew install --cask gpgfrontend
```

## Flatpak

Linux users can click the image below to navigate to the Flathub page for
installation.

[![Download on Flathub](https://flathub.org/api/badge?locale=en)](https://flathub.org/apps/com.bktus.gpgfrontend)

## Windows

There are several convenient ways to install GpgFrontend on Windows. Choose the
method that best fits your workflow.

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  <TabItem label="WinGet">
    Install directly using the command line.

    ```shell
    winget install Saturneric.GpgFrontend
    ```

  </TabItem>
  <TabItem label="Microsoft Store">
    Visit the application store page via the badge below:

    <a href="https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nh716mqk2b5?referrer=appbadge&mode=direct">
      <img src="https://get.microsoft.com/images/en-us%20dark.svg" width="200"/>
    </a>

  </TabItem>
</Tabs>
