---
title: "Horcrux Shamir Secret Sharing File Encryption and Splitting Tool"
description: "Horcrux splits files into encrypted fragments using Shamir Secret Sharing, so you can distribute pieces across locations and reconstruct the original with a configurable threshold — no password required."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/jesseduffield/horcrux"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "jesseduffield/horcrux"
  github_stars: 5041
---

# Horcrux Shamir Secret Sharing File Encryption and Splitting Tool

Horcrux splits files into encrypted fragments using Shamir Secret Sharing, so you can distribute pieces across locations and reconstruct the original with a configurable threshold — no password required.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/horcrux-shamir-secret-file-splitter/)