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cvs-fast-export for Mac

Export an RCS or CVS history as a fast-import stream

Quick answer: cvs-fast-export is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cvs-fast-export. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 37 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cvs-fast-export is

cvs-fast-export is a command-line tool for macOS: export an RCS or CVS history as a fast-import stream.

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

How to install cvs-fast-export

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

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 cvs-fast-export on Mac?

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

Is cvs-fast-export open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does cvs-fast-export 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 cvs-fast-export?

It was installed 37 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5156 in this catalogue.

What version of cvs-fast-export is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.