PGPGOBLIN
A zero-friction, 8-bit inspired Linux PGP scratchpad for encrypting, decrypting, and signing text via native GnuPG.
Features
- Zero Key Import Friction (
~/.gnupg): Automatically discovers encryption-capable public keys and your personal secret keys directly from your system GnuPG keyring. - Ephemeral "Paste Public Key" Mode: Paste any raw
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----to encrypt a one-off message in an isolated temporary keyring without cluttering~/.gnupg(or check a box to import & save it permanently). - Multi-Recipient & Self-Encryption: Encrypt to a single recipient via the searchable dropdown, select multiple saved keys from a checklist, or include your own key (
Also encrypt to My Key). - One-Click Public Key Export: Click 📤 Export My Public Key to immediately place your
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----into the scratchpad and copy it to your clipboard. - Clear-Sign & Signature Verification: Create
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----blocks with ✍ Clear-Sign and verify signatures with ✓ Verify Sig (including automatic verification of signed-and-encrypted messages). - Symmetric AES-256 Passphrase Encryption: Click 🔑 Symmetric to encrypt notes with a passphrase instead of a public key.
- Native
gpg-agent/pinentrySecurity: PGPGOBLIN never captures or touches your passphrases. All private key and symmetric passphrase operations are delegated strictly to your systemgpgandpinentry. - Drag-and-Drop File Support: Drop
.asc,.gpg,.pgp,.pub, or.txtfiles directly onto the scratchpad window.
Installation
Arch Linux (Native Package / makepkg)
sudo pacman -S --needed gnupg pinentry python python-gnupg python-pyqt6
git clone https://github.com/jasonpersinger/PGPGOBLIN.git
cd PGPGOBLIN
makepkg -si
Universal Linux User Install (No Root Required)
- Install system dependencies:
- Arch:
sudo pacman -S gnupg pinentry python python-gnupg python-pyqt6 - Debian / Ubuntu / Mint:
sudo apt install gnupg pinentry-qt python3 python3-gnupg python3-pyqt6 - Fedora:
sudo dnf install gnupg2 pinentry python3 python3-gnupg python3-pyqt6
- Arch:
- Run the installer script:
./install.sh
(To uninstall later, run./install.sh --uninstall.)
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+E |
Encrypt scratchpad to selected recipient(s) |
Ctrl+Shift+E |
Symmetric encrypt (AES-256 passphrase) |
Ctrl+D |
Decrypt PGP block in scratchpad |
Ctrl+S |
Clear-Sign plaintext with selected My Key |
Ctrl+Shift+V |
Verify PGP signature in scratchpad |
Ctrl+Shift+C |
Copy scratchpad content to clipboard |
Ctrl+L |
Clear scratchpad editor |
F5 |
Reload GnuPG keyring from ~/.gnupg |
License
Released under the MIT License.
1 maintainer
Metadata
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