86Box for Mac
Emulator of x86-based machines based on PCem
brew install --cask 86box. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 74 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What 86Box is
86Box is a utility for macOS: emulator of x86-based machines based on PCem.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://86box.net/.
How to install 86Box
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask 86box.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install 86Box on Mac?
Run brew install --cask 86box in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is 86Box open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (86Box/86Box), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does 86Box run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is 86Box?
It was installed 74 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3935 in this catalogue.
What version of 86Box is current?
The latest packaged version is 6.0,9001.