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b4n for Mac

Terminal user interface (TUI) for Kubernetes API written in Rust

Quick answer: b4n is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install b4n. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 40 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What b4n is

b4n is a terminal emulator for macOS: terminal user interface (TUI) for Kubernetes API written in Rust.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/fioletoven/b4n.

How to install b4n

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install b4n.

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 b4n on Mac?

Run brew install b4n in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is b4n open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does b4n 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 b4n?

It was installed 40 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5004 in this catalogue.

What version of b4n is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0.