Product Information

Description

pgpainless provides a streamlined Java/Kotlin API for OpenPGP operations, built on the Bouncy Castle cryptography library. It simplifies complex cryptographic tasks like encryption, decryption, signing, and signature verification through an intuitive interface that abstracts away low-level complexities. The library supports both RFC 4880 and the newer RFC 9580 standards, ensuring compatibility with modern OpenPGP implementations while offering Stateless OpenPGP (SOP) protocol support for standardized operations. Developers can integrate PGP functionality into Android apps, desktop applications, or server-side systems with minimal boilerplate code, focusing on identity management and secure communication rather than cryptographic implementation details. The project's ongoing development includes Web-of-Trust enhancements, expanding its utility for decentralized applications requiring verified identity networks.

Maintainer

pgpainless company

License

Apache-2.0

Last Activity

2026-02-02

Categories

bouncycastle Software & Cryptography android java rfc9580 sop openpgp-library Decentralized/Blockchain rfc4880 signature openpgp bouncy-castle kotlin encryption gpg Identity & Middleware pgp

Linked NGI Projects

This product was created or improved through NGI-funded projects