openssl@3 ☆
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Description:
Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @OpenSSL  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography ssl tls security networking
Install: brew install openssl@3
About:
OpenSSL is a robust, full-featured open-source toolkit implementing the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols. It provides a comprehensive cryptography library for developers to secure network communications and manage digital certificates. Its main value is enabling strong encryption, data integrity, and authentication for a vast range of software applications.
Key Features:
  • Full SSL/TLS protocol implementation
  • Extensive cryptographic algorithm library
  • X.509 certificate management tools
  • Command-line utilities for crypto operations
Use Cases:
  • Securing web servers with HTTPS
  • Implementing encrypted client-server applications
  • Generating and managing digital certificates
  • Encrypting data at rest or in transit
Alternatives:
  • LibreSSL – A fork of OpenSSL focused on code clarity and security, often used in BSD systems.
  • BoringSSL – A Google fork of OpenSSL, stripped of legacy features for internal use in Chrome and Android.
Version History
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Oct 3, 2025 1:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 94108d26
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