Edit Encrypted Files

Edit Encrypted Files (eef) is a command-line tool to edit encrypted files with GPG using symmetric-key encryption.

Quick start

Install eef from PyPI:

$ pip install eef

Edit an encrypted file with nano:

$ eef notes.gpg

Edit an encrypted file with another text editor:

$ eef -e vi notes.gpg

FAQ

How do I create a new encrypted file?

$ eef newfile.gpg

eef will detect that the file doesn't exist, ask the passphrase twice and make sure they match.

How do I show the decrypted file without eef?

With less:

$ less notes.gpg
Enter passphrase:
...

Note: less only asks the passphrase for files ending with .gpg.

How does eef work?

eef:

• decrypts the file and stores it under the /dev/shm directory;
• starts the text editor;
• encrypts the file back;
• shreds and removes the decrypted file.

Why does eef not use the $EDITOR environment variable?

Because $EDITOR might create backup files of the decrypted file. That is why eef uses nano --ignorercfiles by default.

Author

Mathieu Larose mathieu@mathieularose.com

License

eef is released under the GPLv3. See the LICENSE file for details.

Website

http://github.com/larose/eef