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erg for Mac

Statically typed language that can deeply improve the Python ecosystem

Quick answer: erg is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install erg. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What erg is

erg is a command-line tool for macOS: statically typed language that can deeply improve the Python ecosystem.

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/erg-lang/erg.

How to install erg

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

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 erg on Mac?

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

Is erg open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence.

Does erg 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 erg?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7892 in this catalogue.

What version of erg is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.6.53.