Safe is a command-line tool written in C for securely managing encrypted files. It allows users to add, view, update, and list encrypted files stored in a dedicated hidden directory.
To install Safe, follow these steps:
- Clone the Repository (Assuming you have the project in a Git repository. If not, just download or copy the project files to a local directory):
.. code-block:: bash
git clone https://github.com/1darshanpatil/locker
cd locker
- Compile the Program: Use the provided Makefile to compile the program:
.. code-block:: bash
make
- Install the Program: Install the program to make it accessible system-wide:
.. code-block:: bash
sudo make install
After installation, you can use the safe command with the following options:
- Add a New Encrypted File:
.. code-block:: bash
safe adduser
Follow the prompts to enter the filename and encryption password.
- View an Encrypted File:
.. code-block:: bash
safe viewfile
Enter the name of the file you want to view (without the .enc extension) and its decryption password.
- Update an Encrypted File:
.. code-block:: bash
safe updatefile
Provide the filename (without .enc) and password to decrypt, edit, and re-encrypt the file.
- List Encrypted Files:
.. code-block:: bash
safe showfiles
Lists all encrypted files stored in ~/.safe.
To uninstall the program:
- Remove the executable from
/usr/local/bin:
.. code-block:: bash
sudo rm /usr/local/bin/safe
- Optionally, clean up the build files in your project directory:
.. code-block:: bash
make clean