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amnezia-vpn/qsimplecrypto — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2024-07-11

2C++Audience · developerComplexity · 3/5DormantSetup · moderate

tl;dr

A C++ library that simplifies adding encryption to Qt applications by wrapping OpenSSL, so developers can scramble and unscramble data without managing raw security code.

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    What it does
      Encrypts and decrypts data
      Wraps OpenSSL for Qt
      Generates X509 certificates
      Supports AES and RSA
    Tech stack
      C++
      Qt framework
      OpenSSL
      Android support
    Use cases
      Secure messaging apps
      Protect user files
      Verify online identities
    Audience
      Qt developers
      App founders
      Product managers
    Setup
      Download OpenSSL
      Build and link library
      Wiki guidance available

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Add AES or RSA encryption to a Qt desktop or Android app to protect user data.

VIBE 2

Build a private messaging app that scrambles and unscrambles messages with cryptographic keys.

VIBE 3

Generate X509 digital certificates to verify identities in a Qt application.

VIBE 4

Secure user documents in a file storage program using standard encryption methods.

what's the stack?

C++QtOpenSSLAndroid

how it stacks up fr

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Stars222
LanguageC++C++C++
Last pushed2024-07-112020-02-26
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderatehardmoderate
Complexity3/54/52/5
Audiencedevelopervibe coderdeveloper

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · moderate time til it works · 30min

Requires downloading the OpenSSL toolkit, configuring your project to find it, and building the library before linking it into your app.

The explanation does not mention a specific license, so it is unclear what permissions apply to using this code.

in plain english

QSimpleCrypto is a toolbox that helps programmers add strong encryption to their applications. Instead of building complex security code from scratch, a developer can use this library to scramble and unscramble data, making it unreadable to anyone who doesn't have the right key. It is built to work smoothly with Qt, a popular framework for creating desktop and mobile applications, and it also runs on Android. At its core, the library relies on OpenSSL, which is a widely trusted standard for internet security. It wraps that underlying technology into a simpler interface for developers already working in the Qt environment. It handles several common encryption standards (like AES-128, AES-192, and AES-256) using a variety of methods suited for different security needs. It also supports RSA, a system for securing data with public and private keys, and can generate standard digital certificates (X509) used to verify identities online. This tool is designed for developers who are already building apps with Qt and need to secure user data without taking on the heavy lifting of managing raw security code. For example, if a founder is building a private messaging app and needs to ensure messages are unreadable to outside parties, or a PM is overseeing a file storage desktop program that needs to protect user documents, the development team can use this library to plug in that security quickly. It bridges the gap between Qt's interface and OpenSSL's robust cryptography. Setting it up requires some technical steps. A developer needs to download the OpenSSL toolkit, point their project to it, and then build the library before linking it into their app. The documentation includes a straightforward example showing how to encrypt a simple phrase and then decrypt it back to its original form. The project's wiki offers further guidance for anyone looking to implement specific features.

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I have a Qt C++ app and need to encrypt a string with AES-256 and then decrypt it back. Show me how to use QSimpleCrypto to do this, including setup steps for linking OpenSSL.
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Help me integrate QSimpleCrypto into my Qt project on Android. Walk me through downloading OpenSSL, pointing my project to it, and calling the encryption methods.
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I want to generate an X509 digital certificate using QSimpleCrypto in my Qt application. Give me a code example and explain what the certificate is used for.
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I am building a file storage desktop app with Qt and need to protect user documents with RSA encryption. Show me how to use QSimpleCrypto to encrypt and decrypt file contents.

Frequently asked questions

what is qsimplecrypto fr?

A C++ library that simplifies adding encryption to Qt applications by wrapping OpenSSL, so developers can scramble and unscramble data without managing raw security code.

What language is qsimplecrypto written in?

Mainly C++. The stack also includes C++, Qt, OpenSSL.

Is qsimplecrypto actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-07-11).

What license does qsimplecrypto use?

The explanation does not mention a specific license, so it is unclear what permissions apply to using this code.

How hard is qsimplecrypto to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is qsimplecrypto for?

Mainly developer.

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