📥 Download Options
Option 1: Direct Formula Download (Recommended)
Step 2: Install with Homebrew
brew install --build-from-source ./kleopatra.rb
Step 3: Launch Kleopatra
open /Applications/kleopatra.app
Option 2: Complete Repository Download
⚠️ Important: The Sign/Encrypt buttons don't work due to macOS sandboxing.
Use drag & drop instead - drag files directly onto the Kleopatra window!
✅ What works perfectly:
- Drag & drop file operations (Sign/Encrypt/Decrypt/Verify)
- Key generation and management
- Built-in notepad for text operations
- Certificate import/export
📋 System Requirements
- macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or newer
- Homebrew package manager
- ~1GB disk space for dependencies
🚀 Quick Start
1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
2. Download and Install Kleopatra
curl -O https://modern-mac-kleopatra.paulapplegate.com/kleopatra.rb
brew install --build-from-source ./kleopatra.rb
3. Test Drag & Drop
- Launch Kleopatra
- Create a test file:
echo "Hello World" > test.txt
- Drag
test.txt onto Kleopatra window
- Select "Sign/Encrypt..." from popup menu
📚 Documentation
📋 For Developers
🆚 Why This Version?
| Feature |
This Version |
algertc/kleopatra4mac |
| Qt/KDE Version |
✅ Qt6 + KF6 (Modern) |
Qt5 + KF5 (Legacy) |
| Kleopatra Version |
✅ 24.02.2 (Current) |
22.07.80 (Outdated) |
| Maintenance |
✅ Active |
❌ Abandoned 2+ years |
| Documentation |
✅ Comprehensive + Drag-Drop Guide |
❌ Minimal |
💬 Support
Having issues? Check the troubleshooting guide or create an issue on GitHub.