AgePropertyEncryptor

Encrypt-Decrypt Properties Script: This script provides a way to encrypt and decrypt .properties files using the Age encryption tool. It ensures secure handling of sensitive files with minimal manual intervention and integrates seamlessly into various workflows.

Prerequisites

• Age Tool: The script depends on the Age tool for encryption and decryption.
• Bash Shell: This script is designed to work on Unix-like systems, including macOS and Linux.

Installation Setup

1. Install Age Tool:

   • On macOS:

     1. Install using Homebrew:

        brew install age

   • On Linux:

     1. Download the latest release from the Age GitHub Releases.
     2. Extract the downloaded .tar.gz archive:

        tar -xzf age-vX.Y.Z-linux-amd64.tar.gz

     3. Move age and age-keygen binaries to /usr/local/bin:

        sudo mv age age-keygen /usr/local/bin

   • Verify installation by checking the versions:

     age --version
     age-keygen --version

2. Generate Encryption Key:

   • Generate a new key file using age-keygen:

     age-keygen > key.txt

     Important Note: The key.txt file contains your private key starting with AGE-SECRET-KEY-. Keep this file secure and private.

3. Retrieve the Public Key:

   • The public key, or "recipient key," can be derived from key.txt.
   • It will look like age1... and be listed after # public key.
   • Make sure to replace it, otherwise you will get error with recepient key.

Usage Instructions

1. Replace RECIPIENT_KEY:

   • In the provided script, replace the RECIPIENT_KEY variable with your public key derived from key.txt.

     RECIPIENT_KEY="age1yourderivedpublickey"

2. Make Script Executable:

   • Ensure the script file has executable permissions.

     chmod +x EncryptDecryptProperties.sh

3. Encrypting Files:

   • Run the script with the encrypt argument to encrypt all .properties files:

     ./EncryptDecryptProperties.sh encrypt

     All .properties files will be encrypted and given the .age extension.

4. Decrypting Files:

   • Run the script with the decrypt argument to decrypt all .age files:

     ./EncryptDecryptProperties.sh decrypt

     All decrypted files will be restored to their original .properties format.