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portable-openssl for Mac

Cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit

Quick answer: portable-openssl is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install portable-openssl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What portable-openssl is

portable-openssl is a security tool for macOS: cryptography and SSL/TLS Toolkit.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install portable-openssl

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

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 portable-openssl on Mac?

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

Is portable-openssl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does portable-openssl 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 portable-openssl?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8910 in this catalogue.

What version of portable-openssl is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.3.