solo2-cli mit Homebrew, Nix installieren

Projektlinks

• Homepage
• Repository

Befehle und Aliase

• solo2

Projektgeschichte

The official README describes the package as a Solo 2 library and CLI, while noting that the CLI is now maintained in the broader Solo 2 monorepo. The Cargo metadata names the published crate `solo2`, with a `solo2` binary and documentation on docs.rs.

The README reflects the hardware-oriented nature of the project: Solo 2 devices have regular and maintenance modes, Linux maintenance mode needs udev rules, and the CLI can switch between modes with commands such as `solo2 app admin maintenance` and `solo2 bootloader reboot`.

Adoptionsgeschichte

The official SoloKeys guide positions solo2-cli as the technical-user and developer tool for managing Solo 2, while basic FIDO2 use does not require software installation. The supplied package-manager facts list Homebrew and Nix packages, which matters for users who want a packaged CLI instead of a direct Cargo install.

Wie es verwendet wird

The README documents `cargo install solo2`, optional experimental `dev-pki` support, verbose logging flags, device UUID reads, switching to maintenance mode, and bootloader reboot. The SoloKeys guide says the CLI can manage passkeys, update firmware, set PINs, and configure PIV and OpenPGP settings.

Warum Paket-Nerds sich dafür interessieren

solo2-cli is interesting because it packages hardware lifecycle operations as a normal developer CLI. It touches USB identifiers, PCSC/CTAP access, udev rules, firmware update flows, Rust crates, and security-key administration in one small executable.

Zeitleiste

• 2021: The README notes Solo 2 support in the CCID driver from release 1.4.35 on July 25, 2021.
• 2022: Official git tags include the 0.2.x line.
• 2026: The SoloKeys guide presents solo2-cli as the command-line management option for Solo 2.

Related projects

• The README points to the Solo 2 monorepo as the current maintenance home. It also references lpc55-host, PCSC/CTAP interfaces, CCID driver support, and udev rules.

Quellen

• Input package-manager facts: source_facts.package-manager
• Official Cargo metadata: https://github.com/solokeys/solo2-cli/blob/main/Cargo.toml
• Official README: https://github.com/solokeys/solo2-cli#readme
• Official Solo 2 guide: https://solokeys.com/pages/solo-2-guide
• docs.rs documentation: https://docs.rs/solo2/latest/solo2