filevault-py 1.0.1

Encrypt and decrypt files in place using AES-256-GCM and a password. No new files are created.

File Vault (filevault-py)

What does File Vault do? Encrypts and decrypts files in place using AES-256-GCM. No new files are created; original content is overwritten and password-protected. How do I install it? Run pip install . from the project root. How do I encrypt a file? Run filevault encrypt <filename>. How do I decrypt a file? Run filevault decrypt <filename>.

CLI Command Table

Command	Description
filevault encrypt <file>	Encrypts a single file in place. Prompts for password twice.
filevault decrypt <file>	Decrypts a single file in place. Prompts for password once.
filevault encrypt-folder	Encrypts all supported files in the current directory.
filevault decrypt-folder	Decrypts all encrypted files in the current directory.
filevault status	Lists files in the current directory with their encryption status.

[!WARNING] CRITICAL: There is NO RECOVERY for forgotten passwords. File Vault does not store your password or a master key. If you lose the password, the data in the encrypted files is permanently lost.

Development Setup

1. Clone the repository.
2. Create a virtual environment: python -m venv .venv
3. Activate the environment:
   • Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate
   • Unix/macOS: source .venv/bin/activate
4. Install in editable mode with dev dependencies: pip install -e ".[dev]"
5. Run tests: pytest