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 An implementation of a [CSAF 2.0](https://docs.oasis-open.org/csaf/csaf/v2.0/csd02/csaf-v2.0-csd02.html) trusted provider, checker, aggregator and downloader. Includes an uploader command line tool for the trusted provider.
 
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 ## [csaf_provider](docs/csaf_provider.md)
 is an implementation of the role CSAF Trusted Provider, also offering
 a simple HTTPS based management service.