SMRTR ProgrammingDec 8, 2025Hacker Noon

I Built a Tiny Browser-Only Encryption Tool Because I Don’t Trust Your Backend

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A developer built Encrypter, a client-side static website that encrypts and decrypts text entirely in the browser using Web Crypto API. No backend, database, or accounts required—users paste text, choose a password, and get shareable ciphertext via links or QR codes. The tool addresses the common problem of pasting secrets into untrusted websites while maintaining simplicity over enterprise-grade solutions like PGP.

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