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asn1c for Mac

Compile ASN.1 specifications into C source code

Quick answer: asn1c is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install asn1c. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What asn1c is

asn1c is a command-line tool for macOS: compile ASN.1 specifications into C source code.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install asn1c

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install asn1c.

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 asn1c on Mac?

Run brew install asn1c in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is asn1c open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does asn1c 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 asn1c?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6898 in this catalogue.

What version of asn1c is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.29.