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fastlane for Mac

Easiest way to build and release mobile apps

Quick answer: fastlane is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fastlane. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9,833 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fastlane is

fastlane is a command-line tool for macOS: easiest way to build and release mobile apps.

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 fastlane

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

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 fastlane on Mac?

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

Is fastlane open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fastlane 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 fastlane?

It was installed 9,833 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #197 in this catalogue.

What version of fastlane is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.241.1.