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Products that do what CertKit for automating SSL certs to Windows, JKS, and appliances does
We’ve been managing web infrastructure for a long time. For most of that time, certificate management meant buying a cert, copying it to wherever it needed to go, and setting a calendar reminder. That works when certificates last a year. It stops working when lifetimes drop to 47 days. Certbot is the obvious answer but it doesn’t cover everything. It requires ACME on each server, which means each server needs to be internet-reachable or have DNS provider access. That rules out Windows servers, JKS keystores, and appliances that can’t run Certbot or speak ACME at all. CertKit handles ACME…
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2019 · blog.filippo.io
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2017 · certstream.calidog.io
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2023 · github.com
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From the cryptic terminal commands to the innumerable ways to shoot yourself in the foot, I always struggled to use TLS certificates. I love how much easier (and cheaper) Let's Encrypt made it to get certificates, but there are still plenty of things to struggle with. That's why we built Relay: a free, browser-based tool that streamlines the ACME workflow, especially for tricky setups like homelabs. Relay acts as a secure intermediary between your ACME client and public certificate authorities like Let's Encrypt. Some ways Relay provides a better experience: - really fast, streamlined…
2025 · anchor.dev
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2024 · raphting.dev
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2018 · github.com
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Track SSL expiry before it breaks your site
Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com
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Hello! This project is a TLS/X.509 certificate manager and PKI. Designed to provision and install your TLS certificates across public and private endpoints. It's something I created for my home lab, but has quickly expanded as I have been experimenting more and more with AI development tooling. You can see the product overview: https://www.zaita.com It's architecture and usage is nicely documented: https://docs.zaita.com Unfortunately, you do need to sign up to have a play, but there is a demo instance that doesn't require a credit card. Just enter an email (I won't…
May 2026
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2022 · haveibeenexpired.com
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Hey HN, I'm [Your Name], the solo founder of WatchMySSL. This tool keeps track of your SSL certificates in one dashboard and sends alerts before they expire, eliminating downtime risks and SEO penalties that can harm your business. I'm eager for your thoughts on: * Use case: Does this solve a problem for you? * Solution: Any features you’d like to see? * Pricing: It's free, but considering a paid version. What features would you consider paying for?
2023 · watchmyssl.com
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2014 · tinycert.org
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Jan 2026 · certradar.net
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Hello HNers. I'm launching my new service, Certician, and I'd love some feedback from HN users. A while back, I asked if anyone knew of any good, simple tools or services for monitoring SSL certificates [1]. I didn't find any compelling services, so I decided to build one. I tried to keep it simple, since it's self-run and bootstrapped. I know my landing page needs help. It's a lot harder to distill down a service (even a simple one) into compelling, actionable copy than I thought! I have to work at my real job today, so I'll only be able to reply when I have time to take a break for a…
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Automate SSL certificate lifecycle management
Mar 2026 · qcecuring.com
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