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execstack for Mac

Utility to set/clear/query executable stack bit

Quick answer: execstack is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install execstack. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What execstack is

execstack is a command-line tool for macOS: utility to set/clear/query executable stack bit.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install execstack

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install execstack on Mac?

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

Is execstack open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does execstack 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 execstack?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7367 in this catalogue.

What version of execstack is current?

The latest packaged version is 20130503.