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pivy-app · v0.12.1
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6.5
Client for PIV cards
brew install --cask pivy-app Note: The installer will prompt you to insert a YubiKey or other PIV token via a dialog box.
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30-day installs
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Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Pivy is a client for PIV cards, enabling secure authentication and data encryption. It supports SSH agents and works with devices like YubiKeys, benefiting developers and security-conscious users.
Enables secure authentication and data encryption using PIV cards and tokens.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with recent commits but has faced past stability issues.
Community: No direct community discussion found; Hacker News mentions are unrelated.
Pros
- + Supports multiple PIV functionalities including SSH and encryption.
- + Open-source with active GitHub presence.
- + Compatible with popular hardware tokens like YubiKeys.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - License information is unclear.
Community Mentions
hackernews
Apr 2024 PiVPN v4.6.0: The End
hackernews
Dec 2021 Companies that had successful pivots
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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