qrkey ☆
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Description:
Generate and recover QR codes from files for offline private key backup
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.0.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: qr-code backup security private-key offline
Install: brew install qrkey
About:
qrkey is a command-line utility that converts files, particularly private keys, into a series of QR codes for secure offline storage. It allows for the recovery of the original data by scanning the generated QR codes, providing a physical backup method that is resistant to digital attacks.
Key Features:
  • Converts files into printable QR codes
  • Recovers original data from scanned QR codes
  • Designed for offline, air-gapped backup workflows
  • Focus on security and private key management
Use Cases:
  • Creating a physical, offline backup of SSH or PGP private keys
  • Securely transferring small sensitive files between air-gapped computers
Alternatives:
  • paperkey – paperkey is specifically for GPG keys and outputs text, while qrkey handles arbitrary files and uses QR codes.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 27, 2025 5:14pm 0.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 88208d45
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