open-eid ☆

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Description:
Estonian ID-card drivers, authentication components & signing components

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 25.10.0.235@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Security

Tags: estonia digital-signature authentication security pkcs11

Install: brew install --cask open-eid

About:
Open-EID is the official software suite for managing Estonian digital identity. It provides the necessary middleware, including PKCS#11 and CSP drivers, to enable secure authentication and digital signatures using national ID cards and Smart-ID. This package is essential for accessing e-government services and signing documents legally within the Estonian digital ecosystem.

Key Features:

Smart-ID and Mobile-ID integration
PKCS#11 and CSP middleware drivers
DigiDoc4 client for signing and encryption
Automatic certificate and driver updates

Use Cases:

Logging into Estonian e-government portals (e.g., e-MTA, e-Health)
Legally binding digital signing of documents and contracts
Secure two-factor authentication for private sector services

Alternatives:

Native OS Certificate Management – Open-EID provides specific middleware and UI tailored for Estonian certificates, whereas native tools lack the specific PKCS#11 drivers and DigiDoc client required for full workflow.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 1, 2025 12:18pm	25.5.0.1954	0	VERSION_BUMP	ed1bc133