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epr for Mac

Command-line EPUB reader

Quick answer: epr is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install epr. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What epr is

epr is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line EPUB reader.

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/wustho/epr.

How to install epr

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

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 epr on Mac?

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

Is epr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does epr 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 epr?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6645 in this catalogue.

What version of epr is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.15.