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dub for Mac

Build tool for D projects

Quick answer: dub is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dub. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dub is

dub is a command-line tool for macOS: build tool for D projects.

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 dub

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

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 dub on Mac?

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

Is dub open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dub 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 dub?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5214 in this catalogue.

What version of dub is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.42.0.