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chezmoi for Mac

Manage your dotfiles across multiple diverse machines, securely

Quick answer: chezmoi is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install chezmoi. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 20,007 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What chezmoi is

chezmoi is a command-line tool for macOS: manage your dotfiles across multiple diverse machines, securely.

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 chezmoi

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install chezmoi on Mac?

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

Is chezmoi open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does chezmoi 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 chezmoi?

It was installed 20,007 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #99 in this catalogue.

What version of chezmoi is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.73.3.