pcsc-lite ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Middleware to access a smart card using SCard API
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: smartcard security cryptography middleware pcsc
Install: brew install pcsc-lite
About:
PC/SC Lite is a middleware implementation for accessing smart card readers and devices via the SCard API. It provides a standardized interface for communication with smart cards, enabling secure authentication and data exchange. This makes it essential for cryptographic operations, digital signatures, and secure access control systems.
Key Features:
  • Middleware for PC/SC API
  • Resource Manager for tracking readers
  • Support for various smart card protocols
  • Client/Server architecture
Use Cases:
  • Digital signature and certificate management
  • Secure authentication for enterprise applications
  • Cryptographic key storage and operations
Alternatives:
  • OpenSC – OpenSC provides PKCS#11 middleware, while PC/SC Lite focuses on lower-level SCard API access
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 19, 2025 2:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 71753eb6
Sep 11, 2025 9:03am 0 VERSION_BUMP 392e2676
Nov 25, 2024 8:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4478b3fb
May 20, 2024 3:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e9a381d0
Nov 19, 2022 12:23am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c9c28e9
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About