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Welcome to Vaultix

A cross-platform command-line tool for managing password-protected encrypted folders

What is Vaultix?

Vaultix is a secure, lightweight CLI tool that encrypts files in place using military-grade cryptography. No cloud, no services, no complexity—just strong encryption for your sensitive files.

Key Features

🔒 Strong Encryption: AES-256-GCM with Argon2id key derivation
🚀 Zero Dependencies: Single static binary, no runtime requirements
💻 Cross-Platform: Linux, macOS, and Windows support
🎯 Simple UX: Intuitive commands with smart defaults
🔐 No Password Storage: Passwords exist only in memory
📦 Portable: Encrypted vaults work across all platforms

Quick Example

# Navigate to sensitive files
cd ~/my_secrets

# Initialize vault (auto-encrypts all files)
vaultix init
# Enter password: ****
# ✓ Vault initialized
# ✓ All files encrypted

# List files
vaultix list

# Extract a file
vaultix extract passwords

# Drop a file (extract and remove from vault)
vaultix drop api_keys

Why Vaultix?

Simple

One binary, no installation hassles, no background processes. Just run it when you need it.

Secure

Uses proven cryptographic algorithms (Argon2id + AES-256-GCM) with secure defaults. No custom crypto, no shortcuts.

Portable

Create a vault on Linux, access it on Windows, move it to macOS. It just works.

Transparent

Open source, readable codebase, no hidden behavior. See exactly what it does.

What Vaultix is NOT

Vaultix is not:

  • ❌ A password manager
  • ❌ A cloud sync tool
  • ❌ A keychain replacement
  • ❌ An OS-level security boundary
  • ❌ A background service

It's a simple tool that does one thing well: encrypt your files.

Getting Started

Ready to secure your files? Start with the Installation Guide or jump straight to the Quick Start.

Documentation Structure

  • Getting Started: Installation, quick start, and basic usage
  • User Guide: Detailed command reference and examples
  • Technical: Architecture, security model, and cryptography details
  • Reference: API documentation, FAQ, and troubleshooting
  • Contributing: Development guide and contribution guidelines

Community and Support

License

Vaultix is open source software licensed under the MIT License.