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conftest for Mac

Test your configuration files using Open Policy Agent

Quick answer: conftest is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install conftest. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,619 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What conftest is

conftest is a command-line tool for macOS: test your configuration files using Open Policy Agent.

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 conftest

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install conftest on Mac?

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

Is conftest open source?

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

Does conftest 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 conftest?

It was installed 1,619 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #757 in this catalogue.

What version of conftest is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.71.1.