open-eid ☆
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Description:
Estonian ID-card drivers, authentication components & signing components
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 26.8.7.8430@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 18, 2026 10:26am 26.8.7.8430 0 VERSION_BUMP fb4e4559
May 13, 2026 10:59am 26.5.5.8425 0 VERSION_BUMP 8806e080
Aug 1, 2025 12:18pm 25.5.0.1954 0 VERSION_BUMP ed1bc133
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