In simple English
This tool signs computer programs and documents to prove who made them. It keeps your secret keys safe on a server. You send files to the server, and it returns them with an official digital stamp. It is free to test, but the creators state it is not meant for live customer systems. Setting it up takes time and knowledge of security certificates.
What it is
SignServer Community is an open-source signing server that handles digital certificates and cryptographic stamps. It processes requests to sign code, PDF files, and time records through a central system.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to test digital signature workflows or build a private signing service before buying commercial tools will find this useful.
- Keeps signing keys in one secure place instead of local developer machines.
- Supports many standard formats including PDFs, Java archives, and time-stamp tokens.
- Provides official Docker images and Helm charts for container deployments.
- The creators state this community edition is not intended for live production use.
- Requires a Java Virtual Machine (a program that lets your computer run Java code) and database setup.
- Configuration is complex for developers who are new to public key cryptography.
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docker run -it --name signserver-ce -p 8080:8080 -p 8443:8443 keyfactor/signserver-ce