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autobrr for Mac

Modern, easy to use download automation for torrents and usenet

Quick answer: autobrr is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autobrr. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 37 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autobrr is

autobrr is a networking tool for macOS: modern, easy to use download automation for torrents and usenet.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install autobrr

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

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 autobrr on Mac?

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

Is autobrr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does autobrr 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 autobrr?

It was installed 37 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5150 in this catalogue.

What version of autobrr is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.89.0.