Getting Started

Installation

Install EncryptoCLI using pip:

pip install encryptocli

Basic Usage

TUI Mode (Default)

Launch the interactive interface:

encryptocli

This opens the Text User Interface where you can: - Select operations through interactive menus - Encrypt and decrypt text or files - Generate hashes - Use steganography

CLI Mode

Use command-line arguments directly:

encryptocli --help

First Steps

1. Hashing: Start with hashing operations - they require no setup
2. Hash text or files

3. Choose from 13 supported algorithms

4. Encryption: Encrypt your first file

5. Choose AES for password-based encryption

6. Choose PGP for public key cryptography

7. Decryption: Decrypt files using stored keys

8. Steganography: Hide encrypted data in images

Dependencies

EncryptoCLI requires:

• Python 3.8+
• GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) for PGP operations
• Install on macOS: brew install gnupg
• Install on Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt-get install gnupg
• Install on Windows: Download from gnupg.org

Verify Installation

encryptocli --version

Should display the installed version of EncryptoCLI.