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scrypt

key derivation function and encryption utility

  • cli
  • CLI
  • SECURITY
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Derives encryption keys from passwords and can encrypt or decrypt files with the scrypt password-based algorithm. It is useful when users need stronger resistance against brute-force password guessing than simple hashing provides.

It is a terminal cryptography tool. Losing the password can make encrypted data unrecoverable, and weak passwords still reduce protection, so store secrets carefully and test recovery before relying on it.

How to run

scrypt

Commands: scrypt

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