Crypton (framework)
| Developer(s) | David Dahl, Cam Pedersen |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 1, 2013 |
| Stable release | 0.0.3[1] / December 23, 2014 |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | JavaScript |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | JavaScript library |
| License | AGPL, GPLv3[2] |
| Alexa rank |
 1,993,049 (January 2015)[3] |
| Website |
crypton |
Crypton is a JavaScript library that allows one to write web applications where the server knows nothing of the contents a user is storing. This is done by use of cryptography, though the developer of the application does not need any cryptographic knowledge.[4] It is designed to encrypt data inside a JavaScript context (either a browser extension, mobile application, or WebKit-based desktop application).[5]
Crypton was created by SpiderOak, also known for their encrypted backup product,[6] who were looking for a way for data to be securely encrypted without the need for users to download a separate program.[7]
See Also
References
- ↑ "updated client and server versions". GitHub. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "License". GitHub. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Crypton.io Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Open Source Project Prepackages Kim Dotcom’s Security", Wired (magazine), 3 March 2013
- ↑ "Developer Guide", Crypton (framework)
- ↑ "Encrypt The Web Report", Electronic Frontier Foundation
- ↑ "Open-source project, Crypton, seeks to make encryption easier", PCWorld, 25 July 2013
External links
- Official website
- Source code on GitHub
- Similar Mylar framework built on the Meteor (web framework)