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babel for Mac

Compiler for writing next generation JavaScript

Quick answer: babel is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install babel. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 28 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What babel is

babel is a command-line tool for macOS: compiler for writing next generation JavaScript.

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

How to install babel

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

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 babel on Mac?

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

Is babel open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does babel 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 babel?

It was installed 28 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5713 in this catalogue.

What version of babel is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.0.6.