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cpu_features for Mac

Cross platform C99 library to get cpu features at runtime

Quick answer: cpu_features is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cpu_features. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cpu_features is

cpu_features is a command-line tool for macOS: cross platform C99 library to get cpu features at runtime.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/google/cpu_features.

How to install cpu_features

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cpu_features on Mac?

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

Is cpu_features open source?

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

Does cpu_features 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 cpu_features?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8778 in this catalogue.

What version of cpu_features is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.0.