Nixcrypt - A Message Signing Tool

Nixcrypt is a simple and secure text signing tool built with Electron and Python. It allows users to sign messages with their private keys, ensuring message integrity and authenticity.

Download the installer

If you prefer not to build the application manually, you can download the pre-built installer from the Releases.

Build the application manually

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js: Download and install Node.js (which includes npm).
• Python (Embeddable Package): You need to download the Python 3.x embeddable package.

Python Dependencies

This project uses the cryptography package for signing messages. Install it using pip:

pip install cryptography

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/ShortTimeNoSee/Nixcrypt.git
cd nixcrypt

2. Install Node.js Dependencies

npm install

3. Add the Python Embeddable Package

1. Download the Python Embeddable Package:
   • Go to the Python Downloads page.
   • Under "Stable Releases", find the Windows embeddable package (64-bit) for Python 3.x and download the ZIP file.
2. Copy python.exe to the Project
   • In the ZIP, find the python.exe file.
   • Within your cloned repository, navigate to the resources/ directory
   • Create a new folder inside resources/ named python
   • Copy the python.exe file into the resources/python/ folder

4. Install PyInstaller

If you don't have pyinstaller installed, you can install it using pip:

pip install pyinstaller

5. Compile the Python Script

Use the provided encrypt.spec file to generate the encrypt.exe:

pyinstaller encrypt.spec

The compiled encrypt.exe will be available in the dist/ directory. Copy it to the resources/ directory. This file will be used by the Electron application to sign messages.

6. Running the Application in Development

To run the app in development mode:

npm start

7. Building the Application

To create a production build of the app:

npm run build

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to:

• Author: Nicholas A. Thompson
• Email: nikolaythompson@gmail.com