GnuPG stands for GNU Privacy Guard and is a tool for secure communication and data storage. The software has two main uses. The first is to encrypt data to ensure its privacy. The second is to “sign” data so that others can determine it is authentic and unmodified.
GnuPG is a superb tool though it’s a command line affair. If you’re looking for a GUI frontend, check out these tools. Simplify encryption, decryption, and digital signing, with a seamless interface for managing OpenPGP tasks.
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Let’s explore the 4 frontends. For each program we have compiled its own portal page, a full description with an in-depth analysis of its features, a screenshot of the software in action, together with links to relevant resources.
| GnuPG Frontends | |
|---|---|
| GpgFrontend | Awesome Qt-based cross-platform frontend |
| KGpg | Simple interface for GnuPG |
| Seahorse | GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords |
| GPA | GNU Privacy Assistant |
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