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autogen for Mac

Automated text file generator

Quick answer: autogen is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autogen. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 48 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autogen is

autogen is a command-line tool for macOS: automated text file generator.

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-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install autogen

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install autogen on Mac?

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

Is autogen open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does autogen 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 autogen?

It was installed 48 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4634 in this catalogue.

What version of autogen is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.18.16.