# Linux Gpg Signing

> Sign Linux packages with GPG keys for secure distribution

- Skill: `a5c-ai/linux-gpg-signing` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/linux-gpg-signing`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/linux-gpg-signing/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/linux-gpg-signing

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# linux-gpg-signing

Sign Linux packages with GPG keys for secure distribution through package repositories.

## Capabilities

- Generate GPG signing keys
- Sign DEB packages
- Sign RPM packages
- Sign AppImages
- Configure APT repository signing
- Set up YUM/DNF repository signing
- Export public keys for distribution

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "packagePath": { "type": "string" },
    "keyId": { "type": "string" },
    "packageType": { "enum": ["deb", "rpm", "appimage"] }
  },
  "required": ["packagePath", "keyId"]
}
```

## Signing Commands

```bash
# Generate GPG key
gpg --full-generate-key

# Sign DEB package
dpkg-sig --sign builder -k $KEY_ID package.deb

# Sign RPM package
rpm --addsign -D "_gpg_name $KEY_ID" package.rpm

# Export public key
gpg --armor --export $KEY_ID > public-key.asc
```

## Related Skills

- `deb-package-builder`
- `rpm-spec-generator`