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copier for Mac

Utility for rendering projects templates

Quick answer: copier is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install copier. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 674 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What copier is

copier is a command-line tool for macOS: utility for rendering projects templates.

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 copier

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

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 copier on Mac?

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

Is copier open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does copier 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 copier?

It was installed 674 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1302 in this catalogue.

What version of copier is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.19.1.