beid-viewer ☆

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Description:
Belgian ID card reader

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.1.22@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

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