No More Secrets is a command line tool that recreates the famous data decryption effect seen in the 1992 movie Sneakers.
The tool solves the problem of adding a cinematic visual effect to terminal output. It works by accepting piped ASCII or UTF-8 text, initially displaying the content as encrypted characters, then animating a decryption sequence that reveals the original plain-text. The effect relies on ANSI and VT100 terminal escape sequences to render the animation inline without clearing the screen. For terminals that do not support these sequences, the project provides an alternative ncurses implementation, though this version clears the screen before displaying output and loses the inline functionality.
The tool is suited for developers and system administrators who want to add visual flair to terminal scripts, demonstrations, or presentations. It works with any piped text data, making it compatible with standard Unix command chains. The project includes two programs: the main `nms` command for applying the effect to arbitrary input, and a `sneakers` program that recreates the specific scene from the movie. Users should be aware that by default the tool waits for a key press before starting the decryption sequence, though an auto-decrypt flag is available to skip this step. The project has no dependencies by default, though ncurses support can be added for compatibility with older terminals.
Development activity shows consistent maintenance with regular updates addressing compatibility and user requests. The maintainer actively engages with the community through issue responses and accepts contributions that improve the tool's functionality across different terminal environments. The project maintains straightforward documentation and provides multiple installation paths, including availability through various Unix and Linux package managers.
