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approf for Mac

Native app for pprof

Quick answer: approf is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask approf. The project is open source. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What approf is

approf is a utility for macOS: native app for pprof.

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://github.com/moderato-app/approf.

How to install approf

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

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 approf on Mac?

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

Is approf open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: moderato-app/approf.

Does approf run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is approf?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8493 in this catalogue.

What version of approf is current?

The latest packaged version is 14.1.3.