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 a hassle-free and secure Chrome extension. It provides handy in-browser handling of PGP encryption and decryption. Users can store and generate their PGP keys directly in the browser and maintain a list of known public keys for encryption purposes. The extension offers a fast decryption feature, backup capabilities, and customizable storage settings. With Local PGP, you get a complete encryption and decryption solution right in your browser.

Extension stats

By: x0th
Users: 754 ▲ 5
Rating: 4.17 (6)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-07-09)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • downloads
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Size: 197.63K

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Extension 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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User reviews

Wanted to add existing key, while copy-pasting the popup would disappear every time, ofcourse. Had to inspect the popup to keep it open the whole time.
by Ivan P, 2022-09-24

Tried once. Added partner's public key, tried to encrypt, app didn't do anything after button click. Buggy. Wasted time.
by Florian Rücker, 2021-06-25

Nice extension and clear description. Five stars.
by T T, 2021-03-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Local PGP - Browser Encryption and Decryption 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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