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deno for Mac

Secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript

Quick answer: deno is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install deno. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 8,644 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What deno is

deno is a command-line tool for macOS: secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript.

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 deno

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

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 deno on Mac?

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

Is deno open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does deno 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 deno?

It was installed 8,644 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #219 in this catalogue.

What version of deno is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.9.8.