PubKey – Communicate Privately in Anonymous Public Spaces

In plain words

PubKey is a tool for sending encrypted messages in anonymous public spaces without direct messaging capability. It uses PGP encryption to allow users to securely communicate and share information like invite codes on forums where recipients cannot be contacted directly. The tool is positioned as a minimal proof-of-concept with basic functionality, intended for technical users willing to work with PGP workflows. Source code is available on Codeberg.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

In the maker’s words, at launch

A little while back I remember seeing a user on a certain anonymous imageboard asking for an invite to a selective email host. Only after a few minutes did the guy realize the perplexity of the situation. How do you insure against a race condition in a public forum with no way to direct message? Luckily, he nabbed…

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