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Smallstep Agent
smallstepagent · v0.69.2
5
5.0
Device identity and certificate management daemon
brew install --cask smallstepagent 2
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Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v0.69.2today0.68.0→0.69.2
Review
Jul 15, 2026Smallstep Agent is a device identity and certificate management tool designed for organizations needing secure device management. It offers automated certificate handling and integrates with Smallstep's ecosystem, benefiting developers and security-focused teams.
Manages device identity and certificate lifecycle as a background service.
Maturity: The project shows early signs of development with limited community engagement and recent activity.
Community: Some interest noted on Hacker News, but recent discussions are minimal and engagement is low.
Pros
- + Enhances security with automated certificate management
- + Integrates with Smallstep ecosystem
- + Open-source under Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Low community adoption and activity
Community Mentions
hackernews
Aug 2022 SSH Agent Explained
hackernews
May 2020 SSH Agent Explained
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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