OpenSC provides a set of libraries and utilities to work with smart cards. Its main focus is on cards that support cryptographic operations, and facilitate their use in security applications such as authentication, mail encryption and digital signatures. OpenSC implements the standard APIs to smart cards, e.g. PKCS#11 API, Windows’ Smart Card Minidriver and macOS CryptoTokenKit.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenSC smartcard framework?
OpenSC smartcard framework by OpenSC Project is open-source Windows software in the drivers & hardware category. It ranks 9th by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.27.1, released on September 21, 2026. The version history goes back to October 30, 2023: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 82,133 times. The source code on GitHub (OpenSC/OpenSC) has 3,115 stars. Similar programs include Barrier, Dokan Library and Display Driver Uninstaller.
Project description on GitHub: “Open source smart card tools and middleware. PKCS#11/MiniDriver”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: OpenSC smartcard framework is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is OpenSC smartcard framework safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
88EA45E848063FF5F3594A457B7F023223472EAE9C9C543F8035F7689BB7B319· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.27.1Latest | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
| 0.26.1 | January 14, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.23.0.0 | October 30, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenSC.OpenSC -echoco install opensc -ymsiexec /i OpenSC-0.27.1_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9D5A6608-E2DC-48F4-92DD-A44D56B83DE9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OpenSC Project
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/OpenSC/OpenSC
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.27.1
- Released
- September 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 30, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 82,133
- GitHub stars
- 3,115
- GitHub forks
- 870
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OpenSC.OpenSC
- Chocolatey package
- opensc
- MSI product code
- {9D5A6608-E2DC-48F4-92DD-A44D56B83DE9}
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenSC smartcard framework free?
Yes. OpenSC smartcard framework is open-source software under the LGPL-2.1 licence.
Is OpenSC smartcard framework safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenSC smartcard framework with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can OpenSC smartcard framework be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does OpenSC smartcard framework run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of OpenSC smartcard framework?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 30, 2023.
What are alternatives to OpenSC smartcard framework?
Barrier, Dokan Library, Display Driver Uninstaller, Driver Store Explorer and WinBtrfs. The alternatives page compares them.
