Self‑decrypting HTML page for air‑gapped file encryption
Problem
Users want to share files securely without installation, network access, or complex dependencies, while maintaining auditability. The proposed solution uses a self‑decrypting HTML page, but it lacks universal support for symmetric or asymmetric encryption and depends on specific browser capabilities.
Pain points
- Need for a no‑install, single‑file file‑sharing tool
- Desire for public‑key encryption to avoid sharing passwords
- Browser compatibility constraints (e.g., reliance on IE/Dilo) limiting adoption
Questions to verify
- Would you be willing to use self‑decrypting HTML files for file sharing in real work scenarios?
- Do you need public‑key encryption to avoid transmitting passwords over side channels?
- Are the browser compatibility requirements (especially for older browsers) sufficient for user adoption?
Evidence
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Something that didn't require any installation (assuming a web browser)
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Have a single file with no network that could self-decrypt
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I assume the "air gapped" part is merely indicating no internet required?
Disclaimer: this card is distilled by AI from community discussions as “pain point evidence”. It is a starting point for need analysis and validation, not a “validated market need”. AI has analytical limits; please open the original discussion above to manually verify before key decisions.