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name: openssl-selfsigned-cert
description: This skill provides guidance for generating self-signed SSL/TLS certificates using OpenSSL. Use this skill when tasks involve creating private keys, self-signed certificates, certificate signing requests (CSRs), or combined PEM files. It covers verification strategies and common pitfalls in certificate generation workflows.
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# openssl-selfsigned-cert

This skill provides guidance for generating self-signed SSL/TLS certificates using OpenSSL. Use this skill when tasks involve creating private keys, self-signed certificates, certificate signing requests (CSRs), or combined PEM files. It covers verification strategies and common pitfalls in certificate generation workflows.