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Golang encrypt file using GPG openpgp. Use standard go libs.
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| /** | |
| Example hack to encrypt a file using a GPG encryption key. Works with GPG v2.x. | |
| The encrypted file e.g. /tmp/data.txt.gpg can then be decrypted using the standard command | |
| gpg /tmp/data.txt.gpg | |
| Assumes you have **created** an encryption key and exported armored version. | |
| You have to read the armored key directly as Go cannot read pubring.kbx (yet). |