beid-viewer ☆
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Description:
Belgian ID card reader
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.1.31@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: eid belgium identity security authentication card-reader
Install: brew install --cask beid-viewer
About:
beid-viewer is a graphical application for reading and verifying Belgian eID identity cards. It provides a user-friendly interface to access personal data, certificates, and photos stored on the card. This tool is essential for secure digital identification and authentication with Belgian government and private services.
Key Features:
  • Reads and displays personal information from Belgian eID cards
  • Visualizes card holder photos and digital certificates
  • Provides secure access to eID data for authentication purposes
  • Integrates with the beid-token backend for card communication
Use Cases:
  • Authenticating with Belgian government e-services (taxes, social security)
  • Verifying identity information for online services
  • Managing digital certificates for secure communications
Alternatives:
  • beid-privacy-guard – Alternative eID viewer with different privacy controls and interface
  • pkcs11-tools – Generic PKCS#11 tools that can access eID cards but lack eID-specific UI
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 28, 2026 4:21pm 5.1.31 0 VERSION_BUMP bb223767
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