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tkey-ssh-agent for Mac

SSH agent for use with the TKey security stick

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

What tkey-ssh-agent is

tkey-ssh-agent is a command-line tool for macOS: SSH agent for use with the TKey security stick.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install tkey-ssh-agent

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

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 tkey-ssh-agent on Mac?

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

Is tkey-ssh-agent open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does tkey-ssh-agent 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 tkey-ssh-agent?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11346 in this catalogue.

What version of tkey-ssh-agent is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.1.