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capnp for Mac

Data interchange format and capability-based RPC system

Quick answer: capnp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install capnp. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,187 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What capnp is

capnp is a command-line tool for macOS: data interchange format and capability-based RPC system.

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 capnp

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

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 capnp on Mac?

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

Is capnp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does capnp 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 capnp?

It was installed 1,187 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #933 in this catalogue.

What version of capnp is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.5.0.