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tomb

The "tomb" command line tool is a utility designed for creating encrypted storage containers called "tombs". These tombs act like encrypted directories where you can securely store files and folders. The tool provides a simple and efficient way to create, manage, and open tombs on a Linux system. Tomb uses the LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) format for encryption, which is a widely used and secure disk encryption standard. It allows you to set a passphrase to lock and unlock your tomb securely. The tool also supports features like keyfile support, timed lock, stealth mode, and even steganography. It is a versatile and customizable tool that helps users protect their sensitive data with ease. Tomb provides a command line interface for advanced users but also has graphical interfaces available for different desktop environments.

List of commands for tomb:

  • tomb:tldr:11acf tomb: Create a new key file that can be used to lock a tomb; user will be prompted for a password for the key.
    $ tomb forge ${encrypted_directory-tomb-key}
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  • tomb:tldr:157c3 tomb: Forcefully close all open tombs, killing any applications using them.
    $ tomb slam all
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  • tomb:tldr:221df tomb: Close a tomb (fails if the tomb is being used by a process).
    $ tomb close ${encrypted_directory-tomb}
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  • tomb:tldr:27869 tomb: Mount a tomb (by default in `/media`) using its key, making it usable as a regular filesystem directory.
    $ tomb open ${encrypted_directory-tomb} -k ${encrypted_directory-tomb-key}
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  • tomb:tldr:2a156 tomb: Initialize and lock an empty tomb using a key made with `forge`.
    $ tomb lock ${encrypted_directory-tomb} -k ${encrypted_directory-tomb-key}
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  • tomb:tldr:45f06 tomb: Create a new tomb with an initial size of 100 MB.
    $ tomb dig -s ${100} ${encrypted_directory-tomb}
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  • tomb:tldr:64eb8 tomb: List all open tombs.
    $ tomb list
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  • tomb:tldr:b613f tomb: Forcefully create a new key, even if the tomb isn't allowing key forging (due to swap).
    $ tomb forge ${encrypted_directory-tomb-key} -f
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