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Outguess

outguess · v1.1.6

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Steganography tool to hide a document in an image

brew install --cask outguess
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Trust Score 2/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

Outguess is a steganography tool that allows users to hide documents within images, making it an excellent choice for those focused on privacy and data security. Its ability to embed data without significantly altering the image makes it a unique and valuable tool for specific use cases.

Outguess hides a document within an image using steganography techniques.

Maturity: The project shows some activity with a recent commit in 2024, but it lacks extensive community engagement or documentation.

Community: No significant community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit, with only two low-engagement mentions on Hacker News from 2014.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source tool for steganography.
  • + Effectively hides data within images without noticeable alteration.
  • + Command-line interface allows for automation and scripting.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Limited community support and outdated documentation.
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License
Last commit: Feb 22, 2024

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