keybase / keybase/client

Feature request: encrypt/decrypt files in mobile apps

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Description

The new crypto tools rolled out for mobile as well but are missing the option to encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify files (not just text) which exists on the desktop apps. Adding this feature to the iOS and Android apps as well would be very welcome.

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the existing desktop file encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify functionality and the corresponding mobile crypto tools. Done means the same file operations are available in both the iOS and Android apps, with coverage for each operation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, ios, react-native
Domain
cryptography, mobile-dev, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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