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docbook2x for Mac

Convert DocBook to UNIX manpages and GNU TeXinfo

Quick answer: docbook2x is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install docbook2x. It is distributed under the MIT AND DocBook-XML licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What docbook2x is

docbook2x is a command-line tool for macOS: convert DocBook to UNIX manpages and GNU TeXinfo.

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 AND DocBook-XML licence.

How to install docbook2x

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install docbook2x.

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 docbook2x on Mac?

Run brew install docbook2x in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is docbook2x open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT AND DocBook-XML licence.

Does docbook2x 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 docbook2x?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10924 in this catalogue.

What version of docbook2x is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.8.