This is a command line (aka console) based tool for decrypting Ansible vault
files. You can either pipe the encrypted vault file in via the standard input
stream or pass it the name of a file with --infile. You will of
course also need to provide the password (i.e. key) to unlock the vault with
the --password switch. Similarly the output goes to the standard
output by default or you can specify the name of a file to write to with
--outfile.
By default the program reads and writes to the standard inout and output streams so you need only provide the password.
> type ciphertext.txt | AnsVaultCmd.exe --password password TEST
Alternatively you can replace either stream with a filename and redirect the
input or output there instead (instead of using the shel to do the redirection).
You can use the --infile and --outfile switches
independently so that you can mix-and-match the source and destination
> AnsVaultCmd.exe --infile ciphertext.txt --password password --outfile "%TEMP%\plaintext.txt" > type "%TEMP%\plaintext.txt" TEST
This application is freeware - you get what you pay for, nothing more, nothing less.
The full source code (C#) is available from my web site listed below.
Using the --version switch will also display my contact details. Please check the web site for updates.
Email: gort@cix.co.uk
Web: www.chrisoldwood.com
Chris Oldwood
24th November 2018