Chilkat v11.2.0 Release Notes

Pinned November 3, 2025

Previous Version: Chilkat v11.1.0 Release Notes The main addition in v11.2.0 is the Chilkat.Ai class, and the Chilkat.StringBuilder.MarkdownToHtml method. Ai: The Chilkat AI class provides a unified API for interacting with different AI providers: OpenAI, Google, Claude, xAI, Perplexity, and DeepSeek. It provides functionality for conversation management, multimodal inputs, and streaming mode. Markdown to HTML […]

Semantic Versioning Starting with Chilkat 10.0.0

Pinned September 26, 2024

Starting with the v10.0.0 release (end of September 2024), Chilkat moves to standard semantic versioning.   Prior to this release, for various technical reasons, Chilkat was stuck with versions 9.5.0.xx, where only xx changed. For this first leap to semantic versioning, where the major version changes to 10 (from 9), there are no backward incompatible changes.  […]

What is a .p7m or .p7s File?

October 31, 2024 in Uncategorized

“.p7m” and “.p7s” files are both related to PKCS #7 (Public Key Cryptography Standards #7) and are used for secure email and digital signatures. These files encapsulate data with cryptographic signatures and certificates to verify the identity of the sender and/or the integrity of the message. 1. “.p7m” File (Signed and Encrypted Content) Description: A […]

Explaining .p7m and .p7s Files

October 9, 2024 in PKCS7

.p7m and .p7s files are types of files associated with cryptographic signatures and encryption, specifically those based on the PKCS #7 standard. These files are commonly encountered in contexts like secure email and digitally signed documents. 1. What is a .p7m File? A .p7m file is a digitally signed or encrypted file that uses the […]