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pivy

Client for PIV cards

CaskSecurity & PrivacyApple silicon · IntelDisabled
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Last 365 days
Latest version
0.12.1
Download size
—
arm64 / x86_64 · pkg
Release cadence
Irregular
0 releases in 30 days

pivy is Security & Privacy software for Mac.

Quick facts

Chips
Apple silicon · Intel
Install
brew install --cask pivy-app
Homebrew
Disabled by Homebrew
Also known as
pivy-app

These facts were checked on or after . See each source

About

Client for PIV cards

System requirements

macOSVersionChipsDownloadSource
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 110.12.1Intelgithub.com/joyent/pivy/releases/download/v0.12.1/pivy-0.12.1-macos12.pkgSHA-256 78340ec28f4e7d6870ebb167059ac21beb00729d300a092f8f6774c2c6ae33faHomebrewChecked
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 110.12.1Apple silicongithub.com/joyent/pivy/releases/download/v0.12.1/pivy-0.12.1-macos12.pkgSHA-256 78340ec28f4e7d6870ebb167059ac21beb00729d300a092f8f6774c2c6ae33faHomebrewChecked

How to install pivy on Mac

  1. In Terminal, run: brew install --cask pivy-app

Caveats

The installer will prompt you to insert a YubiKey or other PIV token via a dialog box.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/joyent/pivy/releases/download/v0.12.1/pivy-0.12.1-macos12.pkg

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall pivy and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask pivy-app

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Uninstalling also removes

Background services (launchctl)
net.cooperi.pivy-agent
Installer receipts (pkgutil)
net.cooperi.pivy

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked . They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

pivy security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution
Homebrew
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Install Details

Tap
homebrew/cask
Former tokens
pivy
Download URL
https://github.com/joyent/pivy/releases/download/v0.12.1/pivy-0.12.1-macos12.pkg
SHA-256
78340ec28f4e7d6870ebb167059ac21beb00729d300a092f8f6774c2c6ae33fa
Homebrew definition
github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/p/pivy-app.rb
formulae.brew.sh
formulae.brew.sh/cask/pivy-app

Installation and removal contents

  • Uninstall uninstall

    View full declaration
    {
  "uninstall": [
    {
      "launchctl": "net.cooperi.pivy-agent",
      "pkgutil": "net.cooperi.pivy",
      "quit": "net.cooperi.pivy-agent"
    }
  ]
}

  • Install installer

    View full declaration
    {
  "installer": [
    {
      "manual": "pivy-0.12.1-macos12.pkg"
    }
  ]
}

Questions about pivy

Is pivy safe?

Homebrew has disabled pivy (it fails macOS Gatekeeper checks), so it can no longer be installed with Homebrew. It was disabled on Sep 1, 2026.

How do I completely uninstall pivy on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask pivy-app. It quits the app, stops 1 background service, and forgets 1 installer receipt.

Does pivy run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download.

What is the latest version of pivy?

The latest version is 0.12.1, added to Homebrew on Jan 12, 2026. Run brew upgrade --cask pivy-app to update it.

Sources

Every fact on this page names its source and check date. Facts past their validity read “as of” their date and are no longer stated as current.