opensc-app
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Description:
Smart card libraries and utilities
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.26.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: smart-cards cryptography security pkcs11 authentication
Install: brew install --cask opensc-app
About:
OpenSC provides a set of libraries and utilities for working with smart cards, enabling secure digital identity and cryptographic operations. It facilitates communication with hardware tokens via the PKCS#11 standard, making it essential for strong authentication. This tool is widely used for digital signatures, encryption, and secure login mechanisms.
Key Features:
  • PKCS#11 and PKCS#15 support
  • Compatibility with various smart cards (e.g., PIV, CAC)
  • Command-line utilities for card management
  • Cryptographic token interface
Use Cases:
  • Secure digital signatures for documents and emails
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA) for system access
  • Managing digital certificates on hardware tokens
Alternatives:
  • yubikey-manager – Specifically for YubiKey devices, whereas OpenSC supports a broader range of smart cards.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 0.26.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 942737eb