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libfprint

Library for fingerprint readers

  • Driver
  • DRIVER
  • AUTHENTICATION
  • HARDWARE
  • Dependency only
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

A library for fingerprint readers, used by desktop environments and authentication tools to communicate with supported biometric devices.

It is authentication hardware infrastructure. Fingerprints are sensitive biometric data, so enrollment, storage, fallback login methods, and device trust should be considered carefully.

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