mkcert

creates locally-trusted certificates

TLDR

Install local CA

$ mkcert -install

Generate certificate

$ mkcert [localhost]

Multiple domains

$ mkcert [localhost] [127.0.0.1] [::1]

Wildcard certificate

$ mkcert [*.local.dev]

Specify output names

$ mkcert -key-file [key.pem] -cert-file [cert.pem] [localhost]

Uninstall CA

$ mkcert -uninstall

SYNOPSIS

mkcert [options] [domains]

DESCRIPTION

mkcert creates locally-trusted certificates. It simplifies HTTPS for development.
The tool installs a local CA and generates trusted certificates. No browser warnings.

PARAMETERS

DOMAINS

Domain names for certificate.

-install

Install local CA.

-uninstall

Uninstall local CA.

-key-file FILE

Key output file.

-cert-file FILE

Certificate output file.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Development only. Keep root CA secure. Don't share CA key.

HISTORY

mkcert was created by Filippo Valsorda to simplify local HTTPS development with trusted certificates.