ejson vs transcrypt: catalog facts
ejson | transcrypt |
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Free Free and open source. |
Free Free to download from GitHub. |
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Command line |
Command line |
- Encrypted secrets can live safely in version control
- Public-key design lets anyone add secrets without being able to decrypt
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- Encryption and decryption happen automatically on commit and checkout
- You choose exactly which files are encrypted
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- Works only with JSON files
- Private keys must be distributed and protected separately
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- Relies on a shared password rather than per-user keys
- Command-line only, with no graphical interface
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked October 2, 2026 | Checked September 23, 2026 |
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