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ASecurityage file encryption reference — the modern, simple alternative to GPG. Covers key generation, X25519 encryption, SSH key support, passphrase mode, pipe patterns, SOPS integration, YubiKey plugins, and security considerations. By Filippo Valsorda.
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[](https://www.skillsdirectory.com/skills/bytesagain-age)---
name: age
version: 1.0.0
description: >
age file encryption reference — the modern, simple alternative to GPG.
Covers key generation, X25519 encryption, SSH key support, passphrase mode,
pipe patterns, SOPS integration, YubiKey plugins, and security considerations.
By Filippo Valsorda.
author: BytesAgain
homepage: https://bytesagain.com
source: https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
tags: [age, encryption, security, gpg, x25519, sops, privacy, crypto]
---
# age Encryption Reference
Simple, modern file encryption with age.
## Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, philosophy, GPG comparison |
| `keygen` | Key generation, SSH keys, management |
| `encrypt` | Encryption operations and pipe patterns |
| `decrypt` | Decryption and error handling |
| `recipes` | Backups, git, team sharing, SOPS |
| `plugins` | YubiKey, TPM, rage, passage ecosystem |
| `security` | Threat model and security limits |
Files in this skill
- SKILL.md
- scripts/script.sh
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