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libtomcrypt for Mac

Comprehensive, modular and portable cryptographic toolkit

Quick answer: libtomcrypt is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libtomcrypt. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence. It has 28 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libtomcrypt is

libtomcrypt is a security tool for macOS: comprehensive, modular and portable cryptographic toolkit.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence.

How to install libtomcrypt

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libtomcrypt on Mac?

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

Is libtomcrypt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.

Does libtomcrypt 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 libtomcrypt?

It was installed 28 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5746 in this catalogue.

What version of libtomcrypt is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.18.2.