nak ☆
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Description:
CLI for doing all things nostr
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.17.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  @fiatjaf  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 318  |  Forks: 43  |  Language: Go  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: nostr cli cryptography decentralized-social web5
Install: brew install nak
About:
nak is a command-line interface tool designed for interacting with the Nostr decentralized social network. It allows users to publish notes, manage keys, query events, and perform various administrative tasks directly from the terminal. This tool serves as a comprehensive utility for developers and power users engaging with the Nostr protocol.
Key Features:
  • Publish notes and send direct messages
  • Key management (generation, import, export)
  • Query and filter Nostr events
  • Relay management and connection handling
  • NIP-based encryption and signing support
Use Cases:
  • Automating Nostr interactions via shell scripts
  • Debugging relay connections and event propagation
  • Managing Nostr identity keys securely from the CLI
Alternatives:
  • nostr-tools – nak provides a more comprehensive CLI experience compared to the library-focused nostr-tools.
  • damus – nak is a CLI tool, whereas Damus is a graphical mobile and desktop client.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 22, 2025 5:12pm 0.17.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 4e3ab29b
Oct 9, 2025 4:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8e557e66
Sep 16, 2025 5:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6674de35
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