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cloudflared for Mac

Cloudflare Tunnel client (formerly Argo Tunnel)

Quick answer: cloudflared is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cloudflared. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 39,415 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cloudflared is

cloudflared is a command-line tool for macOS: cloudflare Tunnel client (formerly Argo Tunnel).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install cloudflared

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

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 cloudflared on Mac?

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

Is cloudflared open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does cloudflared 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 cloudflared?

It was installed 39,415 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #46 in this catalogue.

What version of cloudflared is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.3.