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dune for Mac

Composable build system for OCaml

Quick answer: dune is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dune. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 31 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dune is

dune is a command-line tool for macOS: composable build system for OCaml.

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 dune

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

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 dune on Mac?

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

Is dune open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dune 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 dune?

It was installed 31 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5511 in this catalogue.

What version of dune is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.24.2.