Show HN: WolfCOSE, a zero alloc C COSE with multi-sign/recipient, and PQC

Category: library

Tags: cbor, cose, post-quantum, embedded, security

Score: 8.0/10 (Innovation: 8, Technical: 9, Documentation: 8, Utility: 7)

wolfCOSE is a lightweight C library implementing CBOR and COSE (RFC 9052/9053) with post-quantum signing support via ML-DSA (Dilithium), featuring zero dynamic allocation and a tiny footprint suitable for embedded systems. It is notable for its comprehensive algorithm support, multi-signer and multi-recipient message types, and path to FIPS 140-3 certification, making it a strong candidate for secure IoT and edge computing applications.

Target audience: embedded developers, security engineers, iot developers

Repository: https://github.com/aidangarske/wolfCOSE · C · 9 stars

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