Overview
Steel Crypt is a comprehensive Flutter/Dart library offering high-level cryptographic APIs for secure data handling. It supports essential operations including hashing, password hashing, two-way encryption, message authentication codes (MAC), and secure key/IV generation. Designed with simplicity and security in mind, it abstracts complex cryptographic details while ensuring robustness across platforms. Ideal for applications requiring data integrity, confidentiality, and secure credential management.
Use cases
- Secure password storage
- Data encryption at rest
- Message authentication
- Secure key generation
- Cross-platform cryptography
Key features
- High-level API abstraction
- Supports multiple cryptographic operations
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Secure key and IV generation
- Built-in password hashing
Suitable for
- Apps needing secure data storage
- Authentication systems
- Secure communication layers
- Privacy-focused applications
- Developers prioritizing security without deep crypto knowledge
Considerations
- Requires understanding of cryptographic best practices
- Not suitable for low-level cryptographic research
- Depends on underlying platform security
- May increase app size due to crypto dependencies
- Best used with proper input validation and error handling