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esbuild for Mac

Extremely fast JavaScript bundler and minifier

Quick answer: esbuild is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install esbuild. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 97 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What esbuild is

esbuild is a command-line tool for macOS: extremely fast JavaScript bundler and minifier.

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 esbuild

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

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 esbuild on Mac?

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

Is esbuild open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does esbuild 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 esbuild?

It was installed 97 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3500 in this catalogue.

What version of esbuild is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.28.2.