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extract_url for Mac

Perl script to extracts URLs from emails or plain text

Quick answer: extract_url is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install extract_url. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What extract_url is

extract_url is a communication app for macOS: perl script to extracts URLs from emails or plain text.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install extract_url

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install extract_url on Mac?

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

Is extract_url open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does extract_url 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 extract_url?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6924 in this catalogue.

What version of extract_url is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.2.