solo
Manage Solo FIDO2 security keys
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
solo command [options]
DESCRIPTION
solo is the command-line management tool for Solo FIDO2 security keys, open-source hardware authenticators used for passwordless login and two-factor authentication. It handles firmware updates, credential management, and device diagnostics.The tool can list connected Solo devices, update their firmware, generate FIDO2 credentials for specific domains, and test device functionality. The wink command flashes the device LED to help identify a specific key when multiple are connected.Solo keys are fully open-source (both hardware and firmware), allowing independent security audits. The CLI tool is Python-based and communicates with the key over USB HID.
PARAMETERS
ls
List devices.update
Update firmware.key
Key operations.version
Show version.wink
Flash LED.reset
Reset device.make-credential
Generate a FIDO2 credential.rng
Output random bytes from the device RNG.verify
Verify the device is a genuine Solo key.
CAVEATS
Solo key required. USB connection needed. Python based.
HISTORY
solo is the CLI tool for Solo FIDO2 security keys, providing open-source hardware authentication.
SEE ALSO
fido2-token(1), ykman(1), gpg(1)
