Name: Eccirian Encrypt – Obsidian Plugin · Obsidian Stats
Rating: 53 (45 reviews)
Author: Entropiex

by Entropiex

Score: 53/100

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Description

Category: Privacy & Security

#encryption #file-security #password-protection #read-only-view

The Eccirian Encrypt plugin adds file-level encryption and decryption to your vault, using AES-256-GCM and ECC-P-256 password-based encryption. It introduces a dedicated .eccirian file extension and replaces the editor view of locked files with a read-only message until the correct password is entered. Users can quickly toggle encryption via the command palette or UI controls, making it practical for managing sensitive notes without leaving the app. The plugin does not store passwords, so forgotten credentials mean permanent data loss.

Reviews

Entropiex
Reviewed on Jan 7th, 2026
@Raivo We apologize for your experience. This issue has been fixed in the latest version. The plugin is still in an early stage, so some bugs exist. If you encounter any problems, please report them in the Issues section; they are usually fixed quickly. Regarding potential issues, the Readme has described the possible risks well, so if you don't like it, you can uninstall it or choose another encryption plugin. We respect your choice. However, the development of this plugin is a hobby, not a SaaS application. For us, preventing issues from piling up is the greatest achievement.
Raivo
Reviewed on Dec 14th, 2025
WARNING! It broke two important files, and I can not recover them! It's absolute trash! And every time you write something in a file, it auto-dumps encrypted text with a huge amount of symbols to the next file you open. Makes Obsidian very slow often. And it broke the file that was not encrypted at all. It should be deleted from the plugins list, and I don't see why it is still being updated.

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Latest Version

1.1.2

22 days ago

Changelog

Bug Fixes

Fixed issue where Restore default settings button in advancedsettings menu was hidden when Enable key cache was disabled

Improvements

Improved compatibility with Obsidian's popout windows. Replaced global timers
Updated UI text to comply with Obsidian's sentence case guidelines
Updated the minimum required Obsidian version to 1.4.0

See all version on GitHub

README file from

Github

[!Caution]

This plugin is designed for personal use and reasonable security needs

Not recommended for highly classified or mission-critical information

Always backup your vault before encrypting important files

The developer is not responsible for any data loss

Losing the password means losing the file

Next-generation file encryption solution

Eccirian Encrypt is a security-focused Obsidian plugin which provides safe and seamless file encryption. The plugin uses AES-256-GCM and ECC-P-256 algorithms, and introduces custom file extensions and read-only view for locked files, allowing you to easily manage sensitive information directly in Obsidian. It is also the only plugin (so far) that supports one-click encryption of all link attachments.

Demo

Features

You could:

Encrypt notes and linked attachments together
Two file modes:
- Temporary mode (.eccirian): unlock once, then edit normally
- Permanent mode (.peccirian): stays encrypted on disk and asks for password when opened
Works with common file types, not only .md
Includes a read-only view for locked files
Uses Web Crypto API (crypto.subtle) for AES operations
Configurable PBKDF2 and Argon2id compliant with OWASP2023 standards
Preview medias in Permanent mode editor
Desktop and mobile devices support

Security & Encryption Algorithms

📦 Installation

Community Plugins (Recommended)

Open Obsidian Settings
Go Community Plugins → Browse
Search for Eccirian Encrypt
Click Install → Enable

Manual Installation

Download the latest release.zip from GitHub Releases

Extract into:

<your-vault>/.obsidian/plugins/eccirian-encrypt/

Reload Obsidian
Enable the plugin in Settings → Community Plugins

Quick Start

Encrypt or Decrypt One File

Open a note
Use ribbon lock icon, or Ctrl+P → "Encrypt / Decrypt file"
Enter password
File will be converted to .eccirian or .peccirian based on current mode

Commands

Convert to Markdown: .peccirian to .md
Toggle file Extension: switch .md and .eccirian
Encrypt Folder: encrypt files in a folder while preserving structure

FAQ

Q: What happens if I forget my password?
A: Data cannot be recovered without the password.

Q: Can I use this with Sync?
A: Yes. Encrypted files can be synced like other files.

Q: Does attachment encryption work with Permanent mode?
A: Yes.

Q: Are my passwords stored anywhere?
A: No.

Q: Can I encrypt folders?
A: Yes. Use the folder encryption command from the context menu or command palette.

Q: How is this different from other encryption plugins like Meld Encrypt?
A: Main differences:

Attachment encryption: This plugin encrypts linked files (images, PDFs, docs) alongside notes. Other plugins typically only encrypt note content.
Two persistent modes: Permanent mode keeps files encrypted on disk and requires password each time. Temporary mode encrypts but auto-decrypts on open.
File type flexibility: Works with any file format, not limited to .md.
Lock screen: Provides a custom read-only interface for encrypted files. The password input box will not be triggered when using the mouse hover preview.
Encryption methods: Supports both AES-256-GCM and optional ECC hybrid encryption.
Configurable KDF: Both AES and ECC modes support PBKDF2 and Argon2id with adjustable parameters for flexible security/performance tradeoff.
Key caching: Can cache decrypted keys temporarily to avoid repeated password prompts during batch operations.