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libyubikey for Mac

C library for manipulating Yubico one-time passwords

Quick answer: libyubikey is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libyubikey. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libyubikey is

libyubikey is a security tool for macOS: C library for manipulating Yubico one-time passwords.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install libyubikey

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libyubikey on Mac?

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

Is libyubikey open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does libyubikey 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 libyubikey?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8160 in this catalogue.

What version of libyubikey is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.13.