GPG Encryption Tool

A modern, intuitive, and visually appealing Single Page Application (SPA) for GPG file encryption and decryption, built with Vue.js, TypeScript, and Laravel.

Features

• Modern SPA Interface: Built with Vue.js and TypeScript for a responsive and interactive user experience
• Dual Operations: Clearly distinct sections for file encryption and decryption
• Drag-and-Drop File Handling: Intuitive file upload with drag-and-drop functionality
• Real-time Progress Tracking: Visual feedback for file upload and processing
• Elegant Notifications: User-friendly success and error messages
• Responsive Design: Works well on all screen sizes

Screenshots

Technology Stack

• Frontend:

  • Vue.js 3 with Composition API
  • TypeScript
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • Axios for API requests
  • Vite for build tooling

• Backend:

  • Laravel
  • PHP GnuPG extension for encryption/decryption

Installation

Prerequisites

• PHP 8.2 or higher
• Laravel 12.1.1.0
• PHP GnuPG extension (ext-gnupg)
• GnuPG installed on the server
• Node.js and npm

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository-url]
   cd gpg-encryption-project

2. Install PHP dependencies:

   composer install

3. Install JavaScript dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   cp .env.example .env
   php artisan key:generate

5. Configure GPG keys in your .env file:

   GPG_RECIPIENT_KEY_ID=your_recipient_key_id
   GPG_PRIVATE_KEY_ID=your_private_key_id
   GPG_PASSPHRASE=your_passphrase
   

6. Build the frontend assets:

   npm run build

7. Start the development server:

   php artisan serve

8. Visit http://localhost:8000 in your browser to use the application.

Development

For development with hot-reloading:

npm run dev

Usage

1. Encrypting Files:

   • Drag and drop a file onto the encryption panel or click to select a file
   • Click the "Encrypt File" button
   • Wait for the encryption process to complete
   • Download the encrypted file from the success notification

2. Decrypting Files:

   • Drag and drop a .gpg file onto the decryption panel or click to select a file
   • Click the "Decrypt File" button
   • Wait for the decryption process to complete
   • Download the decrypted file from the success notification

Security Considerations

• Store your GPG keys securely and never commit them to version control
• Use environment variables for key IDs and passphrases
• Regularly rotate your GPG keys according to your security policy
• Consider implementing authentication to restrict access to the application

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.