Keybase
Keybase is an open-source program for end-to-end encrypted chat, file sharing and teamwork. It lets you publicly prove your identity with your social accounts and domains, so others can verify that you are really you.
prerelease.keybase.io · Official website
- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 6.6.3.3
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Installer type
- wix
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Keybase.Keybase -eSHA256 (file verification)
268fa325fa12a2c1f94ba984de63ec1c0bffee9a55afa0e7d1448f7fb3628433prerelease.keybase.io · Official website
- ✓ Official source (Homebrew)
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
- Version
- 6.6.3,20260603142618,f60f2ff97e
- License
- BSD-3-Clause
- Installer type
- dmg
How do I use this?
This command needs Homebrew; if you don't have it, first run the install command from brew.sh. Then open Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal), paste the command and press Enter.
brew install --cask keybaseWe couldn't find a Linux version of Keybase in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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We couldn't find a Android version of Keybase in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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Highlights
- End-to-end encrypted chat for people and teams
- Encrypted file storage and sharing
- Identity proofs linked to social accounts and websites
- Encrypted Git repositories
- Secure provisioning across multiple devices
Who is it for?
For developer teams that want secure communication, people who want a verifiable online identity and anyone who needs to share files encrypted.
Good to know before installing
- Development has slowed since the Zoom acquisition, so its long-term future is uncertain.
- It has fewer users than apps such as Signal; the people you talk to need Keybase too.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page.
- Run the installer and follow the steps.
- Create an account or log in with your existing one.
macOS
- Download the .dmg file with the official button.
- Drag Keybase into the Applications folder.
- Or use the Homebrew command shown on the page.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is Keybase free?
Yes. The app is open source and free to use.
Is Keybase still developed?
Zoom acquired Keybase in 2020. The app keeps working, but new feature development has slowed down noticeably.
Can Keybase read my messages?
No. Chats and files are end-to-end encrypted, and the keys stay on your devices.