portable-openssl
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Description:
Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.5.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 3, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography ssl tls security networking
Install: brew install portable-openssl
About:
Portable OpenSSL provides a robust, full-featured toolkit for secure communication and data protection. It implements the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol and supports a vast array of cryptographic algorithms. This formula offers a self-contained version, ensuring developers can leverage modern cryptography across various environments.
Key Features:
  • Implements TLS/SSL protocols
  • Comprehensive cryptographic library
  • Supports X.509 certificate management
  • Portable and self-contained build
Use Cases:
  • Securing web servers and clients
  • Encrypting data at rest and in transit
  • Generating and managing digital certificates
  • Implementing custom secure communication channels
Alternatives:
  • libressl – A fork emphasizing code simplicity and auditability over feature breadth.
Version History
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Nov 3, 2025 9:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0abee502
Sep 30, 2025 4:01pm 0 NEW c3a46666