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bashunit for Mac

Simple testing library for bash scripts

Quick answer: bashunit is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bashunit. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bashunit is

bashunit is a command-line tool for macOS: simple testing library for bash scripts.

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 bashunit

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bashunit on Mac?

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

Is bashunit open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does bashunit 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 bashunit?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5782 in this catalogue.

What version of bashunit is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.52.0.