Question 1

Can this PGP key viewer inspect both public and private armored keys?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It parses both key types, but private key inspection should only be done in a trusted local environment.

Question 2

Does it show more than fingerprint information?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It includes subkey capability matrix, signature timeline, and posture findings with remediation guidance.

Question 3

What does the PGP security posture score evaluate?

Accepted Answer

It evaluates algorithm strength, expiry posture, revocation state, identity completeness, and weak signature signals.

Question 4

Can I export PGP key audit results?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can export structured JSON and plain-text reports for documentation and review workflows.

Question 5

Is OpenPGP key parsing done locally in the browser?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Key parsing and analysis run locally without uploading key material to an external server.

Question 6

Can this analyze both public and private armored keys?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It can parse both, but private keys should only be inspected in a trusted local environment.

Question 7

Are PGP keys uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Parsing and analysis run locally in your browser session. Key material is not sent to a SHRTX server.

Question 8

What is a PGP subkey and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

A subkey is a separate cryptographic key bound to the primary master key. In modern OpenPGP setups, the primary key is kept offline and used only for certification, while dedicated subkeys are provisioned for daily signing, encryption, and authentication tasks.

Question 9

What is PGP key revocation?

Accepted Answer

Revocation is the process of declaring a key or subkey compromised, obsolete, or retired. An authorized revocation certificate is distributed to warn users and key servers to reject any future signatures or encryptions using that key.

Question 10

What is fingerprint verification?

Accepted Answer

Fingerprint verification compares a unique hexadecimal representation of a PGP key's public key packets through a separate channel. This helps confirm that you are using the intended key.

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