Uses the battle-tested GnuPG (GPG) system for secure access management.

Developers without the secret key can still clone and work on the public parts of the repository without errors. Step 1: Download and Install git-crypt

The installation process varies depending on your operating system. Ensure you have Git and GnuPG installed before proceeding.

git-crypt is an open-source tool that allows you to store secrets directly in your repository without compromising security. It works "transparently," meaning once configured, files are encrypted automatically when you commit (push) and decrypted when you check them out (pull).

This guide covers everything you need to know to , install it on any operating system, and start securing your repository. What is git-crypt?