Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption

Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption

Easy to use PGP encryption and decryption.

What is Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption?
Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption is an easy to use Firefox add-on that allows you to encrypt and decrypt messages using PGP directly in your browser. It uses OpenPGP.js for cryptography and allows you to store keys, generate keys, and maintain an address book of public keys for encryption purposes.
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Stats
By: x0th
Users: 136 ▼ -3
Rating: 3.00 (4)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-07)
Creation date: 2020-07-07
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
Size: 202.82K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Local PGP Browser support

Website: https://github.com/x0th/Local-PGP The extension uses OpenPGP.js (https://openpgpjs.org/) for everything associated with cryptography. Note: The extension's security is limited by it being local and browser-operated. Always keep a backup of stored keys somewhere secure.

Features

The extension allows you to encrypt and decrypt messages with PGP in-browser as opposed to by using a mailing client. You can store your PGP keys directly in-browser for the purpose of decryption. If you do not have PGP keys, you can generate them in the extension. Remember to also store them elsewhere for backup. You can keep an 'address book' of known public keys for encryption purposes. Want to decrypt a message fast? After selecting an encrypted PGP message, right-click anywhere on the page and choose Decrypt to decrypt instantly! Feature customizable in settings. Don't like such information being stored in a browser? You can tweak storage settings in the extension options.

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Safety
Risk impact

Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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