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fcgi for Mac

Protocol for interfacing interactive programs with a web server

Quick answer: fcgi is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fcgi. It is distributed under the OML licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fcgi is

fcgi is a command-line tool for macOS: protocol for interfacing interactive programs with a web server.

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

How to install fcgi

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

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 fcgi on Mac?

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

Is fcgi open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the OML licence.

Does fcgi 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 fcgi?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7053 in this catalogue.

What version of fcgi is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.7.