File Encryption apps

[shuvashish76]

I think we need a separate category for file encryption tools

• Cryptomator : https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.cryptomator.lite/ (license required)
  • reference: https://docs.cryptomator.org/en/latest/security/architecture/
• DroidFS : https://f-droid.org/packages/sushi.hardcore.droidfs/ supports the following encrypted containers:
  • gocryptfs: encrypts file contents and file names but doesn't hide directory structure or file sizes. (info: comparison)
  • CryFS: slower, but encrypts everything and obfuscates file sizes. (info: comparision)
• EDS Lite : https://f-droid.org/packages/com.sovworks.edslite/ {Project looks inactive no updates on F-Droid since 2021 but it's the only option for veracypt}. Supports VeraCrypt (foss), TrueCrypt(Freeware), LUKS (foss), EncFs (not maintained, recommends gocryptfs instead) container formats. See difference between full vs lite here.
• Koofr Vault : https://f-droid.org/packages/net.koofr.vault/

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For example there are KPDX (for passwords/TOTP), Valv (for gallery), Dairy Vault (for dairy) , Aegis (for TOTP), AppManager (encrypted app backups) etc. They're all some kind of file encryption tools but the user should use relevant tools for specific intended purposes only.

I think "File Encryption apps" requires it's special category they're intended to be use for all type of files.

[offa]

Indeed, this sound like a good idea! :+1:

[offa]

@shuvashish76 I have created a PR for the category.

• Category 'Encryption' added (do we really need to limit it to files?)
• Suggested projects added, except EDS Lite as I'm not sure about it (using a security related project that's inactive for years?) – but I see your point, so we might add it if you think we should.
• Valv moved to the new category

Please let me know what you think.

[shuvashish76]

Category 'Encryption' added (do we really need to limit it to files?)

IMO yes i.e. intended to use any type of files in general.

Suggested projects added, except EDS Lite as I'm not sure about it (using a security related project that's inactive for years?) – but I see your point, so we might add it if you think we should.

Arch linux wiki recommends these https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Data-at-rest_encryption#Cloud-storage_optimized DroidFS already supports 2 of them and we've official client for Cryptomator. I think we can skip this inactive app.