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Life & fun · September 6, 2021

Age 1.0 – Simple, modern and secure file encryption

A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability. - Release age v1.0.0 🏁 · FiloSottile/age

Age 1.0 – Simple, modern and secure file encryption launched on September 6, 2021 with 494 votes, #18 of 2,941 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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Age 1.0 is a file encryption tool designed for users who want a straightforward approach to securing their files. The software emphasizes simplicity and modern security practices, making encryption accessible without unnecessary complexity. It is hosted on GitHub, allowing users to access and review the source code directly. Age 1.0 is suitable for anyone seeking to protect sensitive documents and data with a no-frills, reliable encryption solution.

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age—pronounced [aɡe̞] , like the Italian “aghe” —is a simple, modern and secure file encryption tool, format, and Go library. It features small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability. v1.0.0 is the first stable release of the Go CLI and API, twenty months after the first beta. Learn more by reading the README , the age(1) man page , the Go API reference , or the original design document . Watch the repository or follow @FiloSottile on Twitter to be notified of newfrom github.com

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