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cue for Mac

Validate and define text-based and dynamic configuration

Quick answer: cue is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cue. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 5,140 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cue is

cue is a command-line tool for macOS: validate and define text-based and dynamic configuration.

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 cue

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

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 cue on Mac?

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

Is cue open source?

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

Does cue 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 cue?

It was installed 5,140 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #315 in this catalogue.

What version of cue is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.1.