Welcome to inspect-certificate, a simple command-line tool to check your TLS certificates. This tool helps you view important details and status about your SSL/TLS certificates with ease. Let’s get started!
To download the application, please visit this page: Releases Page.
- Open your web browser and go to the Releases Page.
- On this page, you will see a list of available versions.
- Find the version you want to use. Click on it to expand the release notes.
- Look for the package suitable for your system. The most common options are for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Click the download link for your operating system. The file will start downloading.
- Once the download finishes, locate the file on your computer.
After downloading, follow these steps to run the program:
- Open the folder where you downloaded the file.
- Double-click the downloaded
.exefile to run it. You may see a security warning; if so, click “Run” to proceed. - A command prompt window will open. You can now use the tool by typing commands.
- Open Finder and locate the downloaded file.
- Unzip it, if necessary, and open the folder.
- Open Terminal. You can do this by searching for "Terminal" in Spotlight.
- Drag and drop the
.appor executable file into the Terminal window. - Press
Enterto run the application and use its commands.
- Open your terminal.
- Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the file (use
cd path/to/your/file). - Make the file executable by typing:
chmod +x filename. - Run the program by typing
./filename.
inspect-certificate supports several commands to help you inspect your certificates. Here are a few basic commands to get you started:
-
Inspect a Certificate: Use the command
inspect-certificate <certificate-file>to view details. -
Get Human-Readable Output: Use the option
--human-readableto see output in a simple format. -
OpenSSL-style Output: If you prefer OpenSSL-style output, use
--openssl.
For a detailed list of commands, type inspect-certificate --help after running the program.
- Quickly inspect TLS certificates.
- Supports both OpenSSL-style and human-readable output formats.
- Lightweight command-line interface suitable for all users.
- Open-source and built with security in mind.
To run inspect-certificate, ensure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, or any Linux distribution with Bash support.
- Processor: Any modern processor should work.
- Memory: At least 512 MB of RAM.
- Disk Space: Approximately 5 MB of available space for the installation file.
If you encounter issues while running inspect-certificate, consider the following solutions:
- Executable Not Found: Ensure the file was downloaded correctly and is in your PATH. You may need to add it manually.
- Permissions Issues: On Unix-based systems, run the command with
sudoif you face permission errors. - Command Not Recognized: Double-check your typing for any errors or make sure you are in the right directory.
For further assistance, please visit the issues section on the GitHub repository to report problems or ask questions.
If you want to help improve inspect-certificate, consider contributing. You can fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request. Everyone is welcome to contribute ideas, improvements, and fixes!
This project touches on various topics, including:
- Certificate Management
- TLS/SSL Certificates
- Network Security
- Cryptography
- CLI Tools
Visit the repository to learn more about these related topics and how they enhance your understanding of TLS certificates.
For more information and detailed instructions, check the documentation in the repository. Enjoy using inspect-certificate to ensure your TLS certificates are secure!