gpgconf

List all components

$ gpgconf --list-components

$ gpgconf [[-L|--list-dirs]]

$ gpgconf --list-options [component]

$ gpgconf --check-programs

$ gpgconf --reload [component]

gpgconf [options] command [arguments]

--version
    Display version information and exit.

--help
    Display a help message and exit.

--homedir dir
    Set the home directory to dir.

--options file
    Read options from file.

--default-options
    Read options from the default options files.

--no-default-options
    Don't read options from the default options files.

--dump-options
    Dump all options.

--load-options file
    Load options from a file.

--save-options file
    Save options to a file.

--list-dirs
    List all known directories.

--check-programs
    Check that all needed programs are available.

--kill component
    Kill a running GnuPG component.

--launch component
    Launch a GnuPG component.

--create-socketdir
    Create a socket directory.

--remove-socketdir
    Remove a socket directory.

--list-components
    List all known components.

--show-component component
    Show the configuration of component.

--modify-components component
    Modify the configuration of component.

--run component
    Run the component.

gpgconf is a command-line utility used to manage and configure the components of the GnuPG (GNU Privacy Guard) system. It allows administrators and users to control various aspects of GnuPG, such as key servers, daemon processes, and agent settings.

Using gpgconf, you can query, set, and reset configuration options for different GnuPG components. This is helpful for automating GnuPG configuration, setting up consistent environments across multiple systems, and troubleshooting issues related to GnuPG's behavior. It is a powerful tool that enables fine-grained control over the security infrastructure provided by GnuPG.

This command is mainly used to manage daemons like gpg-agent, dirmngr, and gpgsm. These daemons provides different aspects and configurations of GPG system.

Modifying GnuPG configuration using gpgconf requires a good understanding of GnuPG's architecture and configuration options. Incorrect changes can lead to security vulnerabilities or system malfunction.

Common component names include: gpg-agent, dirmngr, gpgsm. Using these with the available options allows you to target specific GPG components.

The gpgconf utility was developed as part of the GnuPG project to provide a centralized way to manage and configure different GnuPG components. It has evolved over time to support new features and components of GnuPG.

The command's development is closely tied to the overall development and security of the GPG suite. It is mainly used to manage daemons like gpg-agent, dirmngr, and gpgsm.

gpg(1), gpg-agent(1), dirmngr(1), gpgsm(1)