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SeKey

sekey · v0.1 • deprecated

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7.0

Use Touch ID or Secure Enclave for SSH authentication

brew install --cask sekey
Note: Append the following line to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc: export SSH_AUTH_SOCK=$HOME/.sekey/ssh-agent.ssh then source the file to update your current session.
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Trust Score 5/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +0
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

SeKey is a unique macOS app that leverages Touch ID or the Secure Enclave for secure SSH authentication, offering developers and security-conscious users a convenient and encrypted way to manage SSH keys.

SeKey acts as an SSH agent that uses Touch ID or the Secure Enclave for authentication, eliminating the need for traditional SSH key management.

Maturity: The project is moderately mature with active community interest but shows signs of limited recent development activity.

Community: SeKey has been discussed on Hacker News with positive reception, particularly for its innovative use of Touch ID and Secure Enclave for SSH authentication, though some users noted setup challenges.

Pros

  • + Uses Touch ID or Secure Enclave for secure and convenient SSH authentication
  • + Built in Rust, offering strong security and reliability
  • + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - No auto-updates, requiring manual checks for updates
  • - Limited installs over the past 30 days, suggesting lower adoption
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RustLast commit: Nov 11, 2022