openpgp-tool (1)

openpgp-tool [OPTIONS]

The openpgp-tool utility is used for accessing data from the OpenPGP v1.1 and v2.0 smart cards and compatible tokens like e.g. GPF CryptoStick v1.x, which might not be present in PKCS#15 objects but available in custom files on the card. The data can be printed on screen or used by other programs via environment variables.

--exec prog, -x prog

Execute the given program with data in environment variables.

--help, -h

Print help message on screen.

--raw

Print values in raw format, as they are stored on the card.

--pretty

Print values in pretty format.

--user-info, -U

Show card holder information.

--reader num, -r num

Use the given reader. The default is the first reader with a card.

--verify pintype

Verify PIN (CHV1, CHV2 or CHV3).

--pin string

The PIN text to verify.

--gen-key ID, -G ID

Generate key. Specify key ID (1, 2 or 3) to generate.

--key-length bitlength, -L bitlength

Length (default 2048 bit) of the key to be generated.

--version, -V

Print the version of the utility and exit.

--verbose, -v

Verbose operation. Use several times to enable debug output.

--wait, -w

Wait for a card to be inserted.

openpgp-tool utility was written by Peter Marschall <[email protected]>.