Mozilla SOPS
Secrets OPerationS.
Overview
SOPS is an editor of encrypted files that supports YAML, JSON, ENV, INI and BINARY formats and encrypts with AWS KMS, GCP KMS, Azure Key Vault, age, and PGP. It provides a simple and secure way to manage secrets in version control systems like Git.
✨ Key Features
- Encrypts values in structured files (YAML, JSON, etc.)
- Supports multiple encryption providers (KMS, PGP, age)
- Integrates with version control systems
- Simple command-line interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Encrypts only the values in a file, leaving the structure intact
- Support for multiple cloud KMS providers
- Easy to use and integrate into scripts
Unique Value: Provides a simple and secure way to manage secrets in configuration files by encrypting only the sensitive values, making it ideal for GitOps workflows.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Encrypting sensitive values within configuration files for use in GitOps workflows.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations that need a full-featured secret management solution with a central server and advanced access control features.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more flexibility in terms of encryption providers and file formats compared to some other file-based encryption tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source and free to use.
📊 Market Info
Customers: NA
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