Uncompromising Archives.
Built for True Custody.
Secure your digital legacy with confidence.Get the direct Windows installer for an intuitive, visual experience, or utilize the Python CLI for seamless integration into your macOS, Linux, and advanced automation workflows.
If Windows warns you
On a fresh download, Windows SmartScreen may show a blue dialog: "Windows protected your PC. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk. Unknown publisher."
This is expected. Your data is safe and the binary is authentic. A Microsoft Authenticode certificate from an EV CA costs money and takes weeks of vetting. We will add it as a convenience layer in a later release.
Windows app for everyday custody
A visual desktop app for people who want to protect important files without learning command-line workflows.
Same archive idea, CLI included
The Python CLI is available for advanced users who want Avikal in scripts, terminals, or cross-platform workflows.
Built around ownership
Your password, keyphrase, and keyfile matter. Avikal is designed without a hidden recovery shortcut.
Install Avikal from PyPI.
Designed for macOS, Linux, and advanced automation. The CLI carries the same uncompromising archive philosophy: chess records, strong secrets, and future-facing protection.
# Install from PyPI
~❯pipinstall avikal
# Run the CLI
~❯avikal
# Check version
~❯avikal--version
# View commands and help
~❯avikal--help