gnupg-pkcs11-scd ☆
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Description:
Enable the use of PKCS#11 tokens with GnuPG
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography security smartcard pkcs11 gnupg
Install: brew install gnupg-pkcs11-scd
About:
GnuPG PKCS#11 Smart Card Daemon (scd) is a specialized agent that bridges GnuPG with PKCS#11 compliant hardware security modules and smart cards. It allows users to perform cryptographic operations like signing and decryption using private keys stored securely on external devices. This enhances security by keeping sensitive keys isolated from the host system.
Key Features:
  • Seamless integration with GnuPG ecosystem
  • Support for standard PKCS#11 interfaces
  • Hardware-backed key storage and operations
  • Command-line driven smart card management
Use Cases:
  • Using hardware security modules (HSMs) for GnuPG key management
  • Signing Git commits with keys stored on a smart card
  • Secure key storage for enterprise cryptographic workflows
Alternatives:
  • OpenSC – Provides broader PKCS#11 support for various applications, whereas gnupg-pkcs11-scd is specifically tailored for GnuPG integration.
  • YubiKey Manager – Vendor-specific tool for YubiKey devices, while gnupg-pkcs11-scd offers vendor-agnostic PKCS#11 support.
Version History
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Oct 27, 2024 11:59pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ad5e3a0
Oct 27, 2024 5:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 650d7b68
Sep 13, 2024 11:48am 1 VERSION_BUMP ea09fc45
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