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Life & fun · December 4, 2015

Acme-tiny, a tiny 200-line Let's Encrypt client

A tiny script to issue and renew TLS certs from Let's Encrypt - diafygi/acme-tiny

Acme-tiny, a tiny 200-line Let's Encrypt client launched on December 4, 2015 with 280 votes, #43 of 3,505 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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In plain words

Acme-tiny is a minimal 200-line script for issuing and renewing TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt. It automates the certificate provisioning process for users who need HTTPS support for their websites or applications. The tool stands out for its extreme simplicity and small codebase, making it easy to understand, audit, and deploy without complex dependencies.

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