Show HN: Ward – a file vault written in bash

The GitHub repository for the project called "ward" provides a set of bash scripts aimed at securely managing and encrypting sensitive files. Its primary purpose is to serve as a personal vault for secret files, utilizing GPG for encryption and offering integrity checks to ensure files have not been tampered with. Additionally, it can generate Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) for account recovery. To use the tool, users must have `gpg`, `oath-toolkit`, and `bc` installed. The setup process involves installing these essentials, cloning the repository, and decrypting an example vault using a default password. Users can create a directory for their vault, encrypt files, decrypt them, verify checksums, and generate TOTP codes through simple commands. It is important to note that the vault folder does not automatically delete after encryption, requiring manual cleanup. The project is licensed under the MIT License, making it accessible for those looking to manage sensitive information securely while using version control systems like Git.

- "ward" is a bash script tool for encrypting and managing sensitive files.

- It uses GPG for encryption and includes integrity checks.

- Users can generate TOTP codes for account recovery.

- The tool requires installation of specific packages and manual cleanup of the vault folder.

- It is licensed under the MIT License, promoting open-source use.