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libcotp for Mac

C library that generates TOTP and HOTP

Quick answer: libcotp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libcotp. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libcotp is

libcotp is a command-line tool for macOS: C library that generates TOTP and HOTP.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/paolostivanin/libcotp.

How to install libcotp

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libcotp on Mac?

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

Is libcotp open source?

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

Does libcotp 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 libcotp?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11090 in this catalogue.

What version of libcotp is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.2.2.