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keyring for Mac

Easy way to access the system keyring service from python

Quick answer: keyring is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install keyring. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 127 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What keyring is

keyring is a command-line tool for macOS: easy way to access the system keyring service from python.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/jaraco/keyring.

How to install keyring

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install keyring.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install keyring on Mac?

Run brew install keyring in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is keyring open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does keyring run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is keyring?

It was installed 127 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3083 in this catalogue.

What version of keyring is current?

The latest packaged version is 25.7.0.