tkey-ssh-agent ☆
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Description:
SSH agent for use with the TKey security stick
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: ssh security tkey authentication hardware-token
Install: brew install tkey-ssh-agent
About:
TkeySshAgent is a specialized SSH agent that interfaces with the TKey security stick to manage private keys. It offloads cryptographic operations to the TKey device, ensuring that sensitive key material never leaves the hardware token. This provides a hardware-backed security layer for SSH authentication, ideal for high-security environments.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-backed key storage using the TKey security stick
  • Prevents private keys from being exposed to the host system
  • Compatible with standard OpenSSH client workflows
  • Minimalist and secure software stack
Use Cases:
  • Securing SSH authentication for servers and infrastructure
  • Developing and deploying applications requiring hardware-backed keys
  • Protecting sensitive credentials on laptops or workstations
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSH ssh-agent – Standard software agent that stores keys in memory; TkeySshAgent uses dedicated hardware for enhanced security
  • YubiKey SSH – Similar hardware-backed security, but requires a YubiKey instead of a TKey device
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 9:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3226b31e
Sep 12, 2024 9:33pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a4d90b1c
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