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ahoy for Mac

Creates self documenting CLI programs from commands in YAML files

Quick answer: ahoy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ahoy. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 26 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ahoy is

ahoy is a command-line tool for macOS: creates self documenting CLI programs from commands in YAML files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install ahoy

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install ahoy.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ahoy on Mac?

Run brew install ahoy in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is ahoy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ahoy run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is ahoy?

It was installed 26 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5858 in this catalogue.

What version of ahoy is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.2.