easy-rsa ☆
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Description:
CLI utility to build and manage a PKI CA
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.2.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: pki ssl tls security encryption openssl
Install: brew install easy-rsa
About:
Easy-RSA is a command-line utility for simplifying the creation of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) using OpenSSL. It automates the complex process of generating a Certificate Authority (CA), server and client certificates, and managing the associated keys. This tool is essential for setting up secure communications, particularly for OpenVPN installations.
Key Features:
  • Automated PKI certificate generation and management
  • Supports both X.509 and elliptic curve (EC) cryptography
  • Simplifies the process of signing certificate requests
  • Provides a clean CLI interface for complex OpenSSL operations
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a private Certificate Authority for internal networks
  • Generating server and client certificates for OpenVPN
  • Establishing trust for TLS/SSL services within a closed environment
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSL CLI – The native tool offers more granular control but requires manual, complex command-line operations for PKI management.
  • Smallstep CLI – A more modern alternative with built-in ACME support, but with a heavier footprint and different configuration philosophy.
License: GPL-2.0-only
Dependencies: openssl@3
Bottles available for: all
Important Notes:
By default, keys will be created in:
  $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/easy-rsa/pki

The configuration may be modified by editing and renaming:
  $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/easy-rsa/vars.example
Version History
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