Age

age file encryption reference — the modern, simple alternative to GPG. Covers key generation, X25519 encryption, SSH key support, passphrase mode, pipe patterns, SOPS integration, YubiKey plugins, and security considerations. By Filippo Valsorda.

age Encryption Reference

Simple, modern file encryption with age.

Commands

Command	Description
intro	Overview, philosophy, GPG comparison
keygen	Key generation, SSH keys, management
encrypt	Encryption operations and pipe patterns
decrypt	Decryption and error handling
recipes	Backups, git, team sharing, SOPS
plugins	YubiKey, TPM, rage, passage ecosystem
security	Threat model and security limits