GnuPG

Free implementation of OpenPGP

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Funding
At risk
Maintenance
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Contributors
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Bus Factor
Critical risk
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Maintainers

Werner Koch
Werner Koch
GnuPG Creator and Maintainer

Overview

GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) is a free implementation of the OpenPGP standard for encrypting and signing data and communications.

Importance

  • Foundation of email encryption
  • Powers package signing for Linux distros
  • Critical for software supply chain security
  • Used for secure communications

Key Features

  • Encryption and signing
  • Key management
  • S/MIME support
  • Smart card support

Sustainability

GnuPG is maintained primarily by Werner Koch with limited funding. This critical security tool has faced funding challenges despite its importance.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (3)
OpenSSL 96
zlib 71
Linux Kernel 88
GnuPG
system

Dependency Chain

Upstream
OpenSSL → zlib → Linux Kernel →
GnuPG

Impact Analysis

3 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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