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dmalloc for Mac

Debug versions of system memory management routines

Quick answer: dmalloc is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install dmalloc. It is distributed under the ISC licence.

What dmalloc is

dmalloc is a system utility for macOS: debug versions of system memory management routines.

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

How to install dmalloc

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

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 dmalloc on Mac?

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

Is dmalloc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does dmalloc 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 dmalloc?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of dmalloc is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.6.5.