transcrypt

The premium Open Source alternative to git-crypt

🎯 Best for:Securing configuration files and secrets directly within Git repositories.

What is transcrypt?

Enables seamless AES-256 encryption of specific files in a Git repository using native clean/smudge filters. Ensures sensitive files are encrypted on the remote server while remaining readable in the local working directory.

Tech Stack
ShellSecurity & Passwords

Why transcrypt?

  • Transparent to Git
  • No external dependencies
  • Simple password-based

Limitations

  • Merge conflicts are hard
  • No per-user keys
  • Shell script based
3/4/2026
Last Update
112
Forks
34
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on git-crypt)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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