spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list

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List of cryptographic algorithms and their characteristics

Stars: 8
Forks: 4
Open beginner issues: 0
Indexed issues: 28

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License: CC0-1.0
Last GitHub push: Jul 29, 2026
Latest indexed: Sep 19, 2026
Contributing guide: Contributing guide
Code of conduct: No code of conduct
Beginner labels: good first issue help wanted
PR merge metrics: No merged PRs in 30d

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28 open issues indexed

Remove the license entry to each algorithm .yam file Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#92 · 1 comment · Opened Sep 9, 2026
PQC Algorithms parameters Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#88 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 26, 2026
SPDX Cryptography Funding Request Document Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#84 · 1 comment · Opened Jul 15, 2026
Add syntax and grammar rules for the IDs Open

documentation enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#83 · Opened Jul 15, 2026
operationMode extended form Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#82 · Opened Jul 15, 2026
Define how we are going to deal with compositions of algorithms, describe it and adapt the affected algorithms descriptions Open

documentation enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#74 · Opened Apr 29, 2026
Post-Quantum-Cryptography as property Open

enhancement question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#73 · 3 comments · Opened Apr 29, 2026
cryptoSubClass values associated to the new cryptoClass values Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#72 · 3 comments · Opened Apr 29, 2026
In the context of Asymmetric Key Algorithms, should Public-Key-Encryption and Public-Key-Cipher be merge as the same cryptoSubClass? Open

bug

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#70 · Opened Apr 29, 2026
Restructure the List: cryptoClass and cryptoSubClass Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#68 · 3 comments · Opened Apr 15, 2026
Add the different gost algorithms to the list Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#65 · 1 comment · Opened Apr 1, 2026
SPDX CryptAlg List website publishing technical implementation Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#58 · 4 comments · 2 assignees · Opened Mar 17, 2026
Create a DOCS folder with some documents Open

documentation

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#56 · 1 comment · Opened Mar 3, 2026
Awareness activities Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#54 · 1 comment · Opened Feb 23, 2026
Add the SPDX Cryptographic Algorithm List to the SPDX website Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#51 · 4 comments · Opened Feb 4, 2026
Should we include in the list certificate-pki standard like X509 in the list? Open

question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#49 · 1 comment · Opened Jan 14, 2026
cast, cast5 and cast6 case Open

question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#47 · Opened Dec 15, 2025
Chacha / Salsa / Chacha20 / Salsa20 case Open

question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#44 · Opened Dec 10, 2025
Algorithms that might turn into candidates for SPDX Open

enhancement question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#43 · 2 comments · Opened Dec 3, 2025
Evaluate and decide over the following discrepancies between SPDX and Cyclone DX algorithms IDs Open

help wanted question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#41 · Opened Dec 3, 2025
Create an intro text for the List Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#33 · 2 comments · 1 reaction · Opened Oct 15, 2025
add parameter list keys Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#25 · 4 comments · Opened Sep 17, 2025
New property: eliptic curve Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#21 · 1 comment · Opened Aug 20, 2025
External references that are relevant for the discussions Open

documentation

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#19 · 3 comments · Opened Aug 20, 2025
Proposal of a new property: reference Open

enhancement good first issue

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#9 · 10 comments · Opened May 21, 2025
Persistent URIs for the RDF Open

enhancement

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#6 · Opened May 5, 2025
Characteristic of a hash/encrypted output Open

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#5 · Opened May 5, 2025
How to declare CMVP certificate in SPDX? Open

question

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spdx/cryptographic-algorithm-list#4 · Opened Feb 19, 2025

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