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libp11 for Mac

PKCS#11 wrapper library in C

Quick answer: libp11 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libp11. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libp11 is

libp11 is a command-line tool for macOS: PKCS#11 wrapper library in C.

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/OpenSC/libp11/wiki.

How to install libp11

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libp11.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libp11 on Mac?

Run brew install libp11 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libp11 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does libp11 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 libp11?

It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4611 in this catalogue.

What version of libp11 is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.21.