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Yubico Mobile Android SDK - YubiKit
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== Yubico Mobile SDK (YubiKit) for Android

*YubiKit* is an Android library provided by Yubico to enable YubiKey support in

Android apps. Both USB and NFC-enabled YubiKeys are supported.



NOTE: Version 2.0 breaks compatibility with 1.0. See

link:./doc/Migration_1.0-2.0.adoc[the migration guide] for some pointers on

migrating.



For more information on the various concepts and features used in this SDK,

see our https://developers.yubico.com/Mobile/Concepts.html[YubiKey Concepts]

overview.



The library includes a link:./AndroidDemo/[YubiKit Android Demo] application,

which provides a complete example of integrating and using the features of this

library in an Android app. While this demo is written in Kotlin, the library

itself is written in Java, and can be used by both Java and Kotlin.



Changes to this library are documented in the link:./NEWS[NEWS] file.



=== About

The SDK is split up into multiple modules. Each module has its own

documentation and can be used independently of the others. All YubiKit modules

include javadoc and additional resources deployed with the library archive.

Refer to the javadoc documentation detailed about the APIs methods,

properties, and parameters. The SDK is versioned as a whole: You should not mix

YubiKit modules with different version numbers. The modules are:



link:./core/[Core]::

The core module defines the main SDK concepts and provides interfaces for

interacting with a YubiKey, as well as common utilities used by the various

other modules. All other modules depend on this.



link:./android/[Android]::

This module provides concrete implementations for the interfaces in *core*, the

*YubiKitManager* class which is used to get a reference to a YubiKey, as well as

various reusable UI elements.



link:./fido/[Fido]::

This module adds FIDO2 support. Current implementation supports Webauthn Level 2 and CTAP 2.1 for managing FIDO credentials on YubiKeys.



link:./management/[Management]::

This module provides the ability to read out metadata from a YubiKey, such as

its serial number, and firmware version. It also allows changing the

configuration of a YubiKey, to enable/disable other applications, etc.



link:./yubiotp/[YubiOTP]::

This module lets you configure the YubiOTP application. This includes

configuring the two "keyboard slots", and using the Challenge-Response

functionality.



link:./openpgp/[OpenPGP]::

This module lets you use the OpenPGP smart card application on a YubiKey and execute operations such as OpenPGP PIN management,

key import and generation (including RSA4096, ECDSA and Curve25519 on supported YubiKeys), encryption, decryption, signature and signature verification.



link:./oath/[OATH]::

This module lets you configure and use the OATH application on a YubiKey. It can

store and use up to 32 OATH (TOTP or HOTP) credentials.



link:./piv/[PIV]::

This module lets you configure and use the PIV application on a YubiKey. It

supports importing, generating, and using private keys. Reading and writing

data objects such as X.509 certificates, and managing access (PIN, etc).



link:./support/[Support]::

This module contains helper functionality such as getting information about YubiKeys.



=== Getting Started

A good place to get started is to clone the repository and try out the included

demo app. To integrate the SDK into your app, add the desired dependencies to

your Gradle configuration, and proceed with the instructions provided with the

modules you are using, starting with the link:./android/[Android] module.



==== Support

If you run into any issues during the development process, please fill out a

developer https://support.yubico.com/support/tickets/new[support ticket] and

our team will be happy to assist you.



=== FAQ



==== Q1. Does YubiKit work with all versions of Android?

A1. All YubiKit modules should work on Android API 19+. Yubico typically tests

and supports n-1 per https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history.



==== Q2. How can I debug my app on Android when a YubiKey takes up the USB port?

A2. Set up Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging over WiFi:

https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb#wireless



==== Q3.  Why is the USB device permissions prompt shown every time the YubiKey is connected?

A3. This is an Android limitation. Android handles these permissions at the OS

level. The only workaround is to use an intent filter, as described in the

Android Developers Guide

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/usb/host.html#using-intents[USB Host Overview].

However, if you apply this filter to remove the permissions prompt, then you

cannot prevent your app from launching automatically whenever the YubiKey is

connected.



==== Q4. Does the YubiKit support both USB and NFC?

A4. Yes. The link:./android/[Android module] provides functionality to detect

and connect to YubiKeys over both USB and NFC.



=== Additional Resources

* Yubico Developers site - https://developers.yubico.com[developers.yubico.com]

* Android Developers site - https://developer.android.com[developer.android.com]