# aws-encryption-sdk-javascript The AWS Encryption SDK for JavaScript is a client-side encryption library designed to make it easy for everyone to encrypt and decrypt data using industry standards and best practices. It uses a data format compatible with the AWS Encryption SDKs in other languages. For more information on the AWS Encryption SDKs in all languages, see the [Developer Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/encryption-sdk/latest/developer-guide/introduction.html). ## About @aws-crypto/raw-keyring This package is not intended for direct use by clients. To get started with the AWS Encryption SDK for JavaScript, follow the instructions in [the README](https://github.com/aws/aws-encryption-sdk-javascript/blob/master/README.md). ## License This SDK is distributed under the [Apache License, Version 2.0](http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0), see LICENSE.txt and NOTICE.txt for more information.