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eless for Mac

Better `less` using Emacs view-mode and Bash

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

What eless is

eless is a command-line tool for macOS: better `less` using Emacs view-mode and Bash.

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 eless

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install eless on Mac?

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

Is eless open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does eless 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 eless?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10945 in this catalogue.

What version of eless is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.7.