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step CLI

A command-line toolkit for creating, inspecting, and managing certificates, keys, tokens, and private PKI workflows.

Version v0.31.0, released

What's new in v0.31.0

Released September 25, 2026

Linux

  • step_linux_0.31.0_amd64.tar.gz
  • step_linux_0.31.0_arm64.tar.gz
  • step_linux_0.31.0_armv7.tar.gz
  • step-cli_0.31.0-1_amd64.deb
  • step-cli-0.31.0-1.x86_64.rpm
  • step-cli_0.31.0-1_arm64.deb
  • step-cli-0.31.0-1.aarch64.rpm
  • see Assets below for more builds

macOS Darwin

  • step_darwin_0.31.0_amd64.tar.gz
  • step_darwin_0.31.0_arm64.tar.gz
Full release notes
Open source (Apache-2.0)By Smallstep Labs
FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line
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About step CLI

step is a cross-platform command-line tool for certificate and cryptographic operations, including issuing and validating X.509 certificates, managing SSH certificates, working with JWTs, and automating certificate workflows with compatible certificate authorities.

Strengths

  • Creates, inspects, validates, and manages X.509 certificates
  • Supports SSH certificates, JWTs, OAuth, and common cryptographic operations
  • Official release builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Limitations

    Details

    Pricing
    FreeThe step CLI is an open-source tool available under Apache License 2.0.
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Developer
    Smallstep Labs
    Latest version
    v0.31.0
    Last updated
    (2 weeks ago)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
    How it runs
    Downloadable app
    Best suited for
    Developers and administrators automating certificate and PKI tasks
    Last verified
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