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| Field | SOPS | D2 | Lychee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| Local support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paid API | No | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 23593 | 25787 | 4085 |
| Last activity | October 27, 2026 | October 11, 2026 | October 26, 2026 |
| Install complexity | MODERATE | Easy with a supported package manager; Homebrew must already be installed for this command. Official binaries, Windows, Linux, and source options are documented. | — |
| Category | Security, DevOps | Workflow, UI | Testing, Workflow |
| Best use | Ideal for a developer or small platform team that wants encrypted configuration beside code with readable Git diffs. Use it for YAML, JSON, ENV and INI files and tightly scoped CI or runtime access. It is not a replacement for dynamic secret issuance or source-system credential rotation. | For developers and small teams that want architecture and data-flow diagrams close to the repository and reviewable as text. Use it when relationships matter more than pixel-perfect placement; not for free-form marketing design or exact manual positioning. | For documentation authors and small teams checking references locally or in CI. Start with a specific file and interpret findings; it does not establish complete site or login functionality. |