Minisign

Minisign is a handy cross-platform tool that lets you sign files or check digital signatures easily. You can install it on different systems like Homebrew, Scoop, and Chocolatey for Windows. If you're using Ubuntu, there's also a PPA available for quick setup!

What Makes Minisign Cool?

This program is portable, meaning you can use it without needing to install it everywhere. Plus, it uses the super secure Ed25519 public-key signature system to keep your files safe.

How to Sign Files

If you want to sign a file, just run this command: $ minisign -Sm myfile.txt. Want to add a little note with your signature? No problem! Use this command: $ minisign -Sm myfile.txt -t 'comment.'

Extra Tools and Libraries

Minisign isn't just a one-trick pony; it's got some cool extras! Check out these tools:

• Minisign-misc: This set of workflows and scripts helps you verify and sign files on macOS.


• Go-Minisign: A module perfect for verifying signatures.


• Rust-Minisign: A Rust library that fits right into other apps.


• Rsign2: This is a reimplementation of the command-line tool.


• Minisign-verify: A crate designed for signature verification.


• Minisign.Net: A .Net library made for handling and creating signatures.

The Signing Process

The way Minisign works usually involves deterministic signatures, depending on how it's set up. Don’t worry; everything stays compatible with other versions that use those kinds of signatures!

If you're interested in trying out Minisign, feel free to check out this link: Download Minisign here!