Nick Janetakis 1/27/2026

Trigger Your GPG Passphrase and Clear Your Agent's Cache

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This technical article explains how to programmatically trigger a GPG passphrase prompt (e.g., for signing git commits in scripts) using `echo | gpg --clearsign`, and how to clear the gpg-agent's cache with `gpg-connect-agent`. It addresses automation issues when a cached passphrase expires and includes configuration tips.

Trigger Your GPG Passphrase and Clear Your Agent's Cache

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