Description:
Crypto and x509 Swiss-Army-Knife
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 0.29.0@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@smallstep |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
security
pki
tls
certificates
devops
cryptography
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Install:
brew install step
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About:
Step is a command-line tool and library for managing certificates and cryptographic keys. It provides a unified interface for creating, signing, and validating X.509 certificates, often acting as a lightweight Certificate Authority (CA). Its primary value is simplifying complex Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) tasks for developers and DevOps workflows.
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Key Features:
- Integrated certificate authority (CA) operations
- Supports ACME protocol for automated certificates
- JSON-based token generation and validation (JWT, Opaque)
- Secure, interactive terminal prompts for key generation
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Use Cases:
- Setting up a private Certificate Authority for internal infrastructure
- Automating TLS certificate issuance via ACME (Let's Encrypt)
- Generating and signing JWTs for service authentication
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Alternatives:
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openssl
– Step provides a more user-friendly and safer interface for complex PKI tasks compared to OpenSSL's verbose commands.
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certbot
– While Certbot is specialized for ACME/Let's Encrypt, Step offers broader CA management features beyond just web server certificates.
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