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opensc-app · v0.27.1
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Smart card libraries and utilities
brew install --cask opensc-app 290
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (LGPL-2.1) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.27.19d ago0.26.1→0.27.1
Review
Mar 10, 2026OpenSC provides essential tools and libraries for working with smart cards, offering robust support for PKCS#11 and other standards. It's a go-to solution for developers and users needing smart card integration.
Provides libraries and utilities for interacting with smart cards, including middleware support for PKCS#11.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, though its niche appeal may limit widespread adoption.
Community: No significant community discussion found beyond occasional mentions on Hacker News, which often confused it with other projects.
Pros
- + Essential tools for smart card integration
- + Actively maintained with recent updates
- + Compliant with open-source standards
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche audience with limited community support
Community Mentions
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Feb 2026 OpenScan
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Dec 2025 OpenSCAD is kinda neat
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