getsops / getsops/sops

Is it possible to encrypt text strings in Python using sops?

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Description

For instance, my use case is as follows.

import sops

def encrypt(password):
    return sops.encrypt(password)

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Research direction

Start with the Python example and determine whether SOPS exposes an importable entry point for encrypting in-memory strings. Review the project's existing encryption behavior and document whether the shown sops.encrypt(password) use case is supported; done means a clear supported approach or limitation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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