pkcs11-tools ☆
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Description:
Tools to manage objects on PKCS#11 crypotographic tokens
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography pkcs11 security hsm cli
Install: brew install pkcs11-tools
About:
Pkcs11Tools is a command-line suite designed for managing cryptographic objects on PKCS#11 compliant hardware tokens and HSMs. It provides essential functionality for key generation, certificate import/export, and object manipulation, filling a gap where standard OS utilities fall short. The tool aims to simplify secure key management workflows for developers and security engineers.
Key Features:
  • Key generation and certificate management
  • Support for multiple PKCS#11 providers (OpenSC, SoftHSM, etc.)
  • Batch processing and scripting capabilities
  • Object discovery and inspection
Use Cases:
  • Provisioning smart cards or HSMs with keys and certificates
  • Migrating cryptographic objects between different token vendors
  • Automating secure key management in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • OpenSC tools – OpenSC provides lower-level utilities; pkcs11-tools offers a more user-friendly, high-level interface for common tasks.
  • openssl (pkcs11 engine) – OpenSSL is a general-purpose library; pkcs11-tools is a dedicated CLI for PKCS#11 object management.
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 11:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9c7cc51c
Sep 13, 2024 5:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8067e10d
Aug 2, 2024 5:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 880065b9
Jan 12, 2023 1:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP a1751c45
Dec 2, 2022 9:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d8aa192
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