fido2-manage
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Description:
Manage FIDO2.1 security keys
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: fido2 webauthn security-key yubikey cli hardware-token
Install: brew install --cask fido2-manage
About:
fido2-manage is a command-line utility designed for macOS users to manage FIDO2.1 compliant security keys. It allows for direct interaction with connected keys to perform administrative tasks such as setting PINs, creating fingerprints, and configuring device options. This tool provides essential low-level control for maintaining the security and functionality of your hardware authenticators.
Key Features:
  • Initialize and set PINs on FIDO2.1 security keys
  • Enroll and manage fingerprints for touch-based authentication
  • Configure device options like user verification and presence tests
  • View detailed information about connected security key devices
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a new FIDO2 security key for the first time on a Mac
  • Changing a forgotten or compromised PIN on an existing key
  • Adding fingerprints to a security key for passwordless login workflows
Alternatives:
  • fido2-tools – A more generic set of FIDO2 utilities, whereas fido2-manage is focused on user-friendly management tasks.
  • Browser-based management – WebAuthn APIs in browsers are limited to registration and authentication, not administrative configuration.
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