A simple, cross-platform desktop application for password-based file encryption using drag-and-drop.
Cloaker is a desktop application that provides simple, password-based file encryption through a drag-and-drop interface. It allows users to encrypt and decrypt files without installation by dropping them onto the application window and setting a password. The tool uses libsodium for secure encryption and is available as a single executable for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Users who need a straightforward way to encrypt files with a password without dealing with complex command-line tools or installation processes. It's ideal for individuals seeking a lightweight, cross-platform solution for securing sensitive documents.
Cloaker stands out for its extreme simplicity and zero-installation approach, making file encryption accessible to non-technical users. Unlike many encryption tools, it requires no configuration and works identically across all major desktop operating systems.
Simple, drag-and-drop, password-based file encryption
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Encrypts files by dropping them onto the application window, eliminating complex setup and making it accessible for non-technical users without installation.
Runs as a single .exe, .app, or .AppImage on Windows, macOS, and Linux, providing a consistent experience across all major desktop operating systems.
Uses libsodium's pwhash and secretstream APIs via sodiumoxide, ensuring robust and well-audited encryption standards for password-based security.
Encrypted files are compatible with the web-based cloaker.mobi, allowing decryption on mobile devices without additional software, extending usability.
Compiling from source requires setting up Qt, Rust, and platform-specific deployment tools like linuxdeployqt, which is cumbersome and not user-friendly for casual contributors.
Focuses solely on basic password-based file encryption without support for folder encryption, key management, or algorithm selection, restricting advanced use cases.
Files encrypted with version 4+ cannot be decrypted by older versions, as noted in the README, posing risks for long-term data accessibility in mixed-version environments.