EncryptedList is a curated catalog of software tools built secure by default, designed for users seeking privacy-focused applications.

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🚀 Overview

EncryptedList.xyz is a passion project that catalogs software tools and services designed with security and privacy as core principles from the ground up. It provides a clean, searchable directory where users can discover apps like encrypted messaging, note-taking, and more that prioritize end-to-end encryption and minimal data collection.

What problem does this project solve? In a world full of apps with questionable privacy practices, it's hard to find tools that are truly secure by design. EncryptedList curates and showcases the best ones to make discovery easy.

Who is it built for? Privacy-conscious individuals, developers interested in secure architectures, journalists, and anyone prioritizing digital security.

Why did you build it? Creator Dawit (@oneminch) built it out of personal interest in privacy tools, evolving it through multiple versions based on user feedback and his own learning journey.

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✨ Key Features

• Advanced search, sorting, and pagination for easy navigation through the catalog
• Multi-tag filtering to find apps by specific security features or categories
• Submission form to contribute new secure-by-design apps for review
• Open source with version history (v1 static, v2 Vue SPA, v3 Next.js)

Optional: Ongoing improvements like admin UI and accessibility enhancements

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript
• Backend: SQLite (Turso), Resend
• Database: Turso (SQLite)
• Auth: None (public directory)
• Hosting: Vercel

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👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

• Privacy enthusiasts looking for secure app alternatives
• Developers who want to discover or contribute secure-by-design tools
• Teams evaluating privacy-focused software stacks

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📸 Screenshots / Demo

• Live demo: https://encryptedlist.xyz
• GitHub: https://github.com/oneminch/encrypted-list

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🔥 Project Status

• 🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

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❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Yes — completely free and open source. (Accessible to everyone, no paywalls or subscriptions.)

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Is the source code available?

Yes — link to repository https://github.com/oneminch/encrypted-list (includes v1, v2 branches for history)

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Can I contribute?

Submit new apps via the form at https://encryptedlist.xyz/submit, or contribute via GitHub issues and PRs. Feedback welcome!

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📬 Contact & Links

• Website: https://encryptedlist.xyz
• GitHub: https://github.com/oneminch/encrypted-list
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/oneminch
• Email: Not publicly listed (use Twitter/GitHub or personal site https://minch.dev)

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