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epoll-shim for Mac

Small epoll implementation using kqueue

Quick answer: epoll-shim is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install epoll-shim. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What epoll-shim is

epoll-shim is a command-line tool for macOS: small epoll implementation using kqueue.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/jiixyj/epoll-shim.

How to install epoll-shim

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

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 epoll-shim on Mac?

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

Is epoll-shim open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does epoll-shim 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 epoll-shim?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9075 in this catalogue.

What version of epoll-shim is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.0.20240608.