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datalad for Mac

Data distribution geared toward scientific datasets

Quick answer: datalad is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install datalad. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 78 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What datalad is

datalad is a command-line tool for macOS: data distribution geared toward scientific datasets.

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 datalad

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install datalad on Mac?

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

Is datalad open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does datalad 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 datalad?

It was installed 78 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3836 in this catalogue.

What version of datalad is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.1.