{"categories":[{"label":"Libraries","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/software-development-libraries/10"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Provides fast encryption and decryption functions for JSON and other data, with a 4-byte header prepended to encrypted output.","skillfed_tags":["encryption","json-serialization","kasa-ecosystem"],"use_cases":["Encrypt JSON configuration or API payloads before transmission over untrusted channels.","Quick data obfuscation in Python scripts without external crypto dependencies.","Protect sensitive strings in application logs or temporary storage.","Fast symmetric encryption for IoT or embedded Python environments (kasa device context)."],"what_it_does":"kasa-crypt is a lightweight encryption library that wraps fast cryptographic operations for encrypting and decrypting data, particularly JSON payloads. It exposes two main functions\u2014encrypt() and decrypt()\u2014and automatically prepends a 4-byte header to encrypted output that must be stripped before decryption. The package is distributed as pre-compiled wheels for Python 3.9 through 3.14 across major platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows, ARM), reducing installation friction on supported systems.\n\nThe library is in pre-alpha development but actively maintained, with no known security vulnerabilities. It has no runtime dependencies beyond the Python standard library, making it lightweight to integrate. The minimal API surface and straightforward usage pattern suggest it is designed for simple, fast encryption tasks rather than complex key management or authenticated encryption scenarios.","worth_installing":"Yes, if you need simple, fast symmetric encryption for JSON or string data and are comfortable with pre-alpha software. The permissive Apache-2.0 license, zero runtime dependencies, and active maintenance are positive signals. However, verify the underlying algorithm meets your security requirements and audit the 4-byte header behavior before using in production. Not recommended for cryptographically sensitive applications without security review."},"id":"kasa-crypt","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/kasa-crypt","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/kasa-crypt.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/kasa-crypt/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2025-10-04","license_spdx":"Apache-2.0","license_treatment":"permissive","name":"kasa-crypt","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Fast kasa crypt"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":86221,"position":13880,"tier":"top_15000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"1.1.0"}