0. Setting Up
by: saaiqSAS
Last Updated: 9/2/2026
Windows
1. Download the latest Windows version of the PurpleKrypt. (Download Page)
2. Extract the downloaded PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_Win_x86_64.zip file.
3. Navigate to the extracted PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_Win_x86_64 folder.
4. Open the purplekrypt.bat file to launch the tool.
5. To create a desktop shortcut, run the create_desktop_shortcut.bat file. (RECOMMENDED)
6. Now you can launch the tool by double clicking the shortcut PurpleKrypt vX.X.X in desktop.
Note: If you see any prompts preventing you from running the files, click "Run Anyway." The PurpleKrypt project is free from any malicious code. We prioritize your security and privacy.
Linux
1. Download the latest Linux version of the PurpleKrypt for your architecture (x86_64 / Aarch64). (Download Page)
2. Extract the downloaded PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_Linux_x86_64.zip file.
3. Navigate to the extracted PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_Linux_x86_64 directory.
4. Open a terminal in the directory and type the following command to make the purplekrypt.sh file executable.
chmod +x purplekrypt.sh
5. To launch the tool, double-click the purplekrypt.sh file, or alternatively if double-clicking doesn’t work, run from the terminal using:
./purplekrypt.sh
6. To create a desktop shortcut, open a terminal in the directory and type the following commands to run the create_desktop_shortcut.sh. (RECOMMENDED)
chmod +x create_desktop_shortcut.sh
./create_desktop_shortcut.sh
7. Now you can launch the tool by double clicking the shortcut PurpleKrypt vX.X.X in desktop.
Note: If the shortcut doesn't launch, right-click it and select "Allow Launching" or a similar option.
MacOS
1. Download the latest MacOS version of the PurpleKrypt for your architecture (x86_64 / Aarch64). (Download Page)
2. Extract the downloaded PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_MacOS_x86_64.zip file, by double-clicking it. (if not already extracted)
3. Open Terminal and navigate to the PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_MacOS_x86_64 directory using the command:
(Replace /path/to/ with the actual path, e.g., Downloads/PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_MacOS_x86_64)
cd /path/to/PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_MacOS_x86_64
4. Remove the quarantine flag and give execution permission by running the following commands in the terminal once you are in the PurpleKrypt_vX.X.X_MacOS_x86_64 directory:
Note: After the first command, you may have to enter your login password.
sudo xattr -rd com.apple.quarantine ../
chmod -R +x purplekrypt.app
5. Open the application by Double-clicking on purplekrypt.app.
6. Grant Permissions (if prompted):
- Click Allow or Open if macOS asks for permission.
- If blocked, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Open Anyway.