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datamash for Mac

Tool to perform numerical, textual & statistical operations

Quick answer: datamash is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install datamash. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What datamash is

datamash is a command-line tool for macOS: tool to perform numerical, textual & statistical operations.

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-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install datamash

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install datamash on Mac?

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

Is datamash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does datamash 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 datamash?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7043 in this catalogue.

What version of datamash is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.