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Description:
YubiKey personalization library and tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.20.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Yubico  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security yubikey hardware otp authentication
Install: brew install ykpers
About:
ykpers is the official command-line tool for the YubiKey personalization library. It allows users to program YubiKeys with custom configuration slots, enabling features like Yubico OTP, static password, and challenge-response. This tool is essential for administrators and security professionals managing device provisioning and security policies.
Key Features:
  • Program YubiKey configuration slots
  • Support for multiple OTP modes (Yubico OTP, static, HMAC-SHA1)
  • Interact with YubiHSM for key management
  • Cross-platform support via libyubikey
Use Cases:
  • Provisioning YubiKeys for enterprise authentication systems
  • Configuring static passwords or OTPs for secure access
  • Managing YubiHSM (Hardware Security Module) settings
Alternatives:
  • YubiKey Manager (ykman) – ykman is a newer, Python-based tool with broader support for modern YubiKey features (PIV, OATH, FIDO), whereas ykpers focuses on legacy personalization and OTP.
Version History
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Nov 22, 2025 6:30pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 4cc1ad8c
Sep 11, 2025 7:32pm 2 VERSION_BUMP eec42978
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