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algernon for Mac

Pure Go web server with Lua, Markdown, HTTP/2 and template support

In short: algernon is a macOS networking tool. Install it with brew install algernon. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. Homebrew recorded 10 installs in the last 30 days.

What is algernon?

algernon is a macOS networking tool: Pure Go web server with Lua, Markdown, HTTP/2 and template support.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install algernon

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

Install Homebrew first if needed:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official website . This site 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 algernon on a Mac?

Run brew install algernon in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is algernon open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does algernon run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.

How popular is algernon?

Homebrew analytics recorded 10 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #8053 in this catalogue.

What version of algernon is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.17.12.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.

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