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findutils for Mac

Collection of GNU find, xargs, and locate

Quick answer: findutils is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install findutils. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 1,581 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What findutils is

findutils is a command-line tool for macOS: collection of GNU find, xargs, and locate.

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-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install findutils

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install findutils on Mac?

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

Is findutils open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does findutils 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 findutils?

It was installed 1,581 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #769 in this catalogue.

What version of findutils is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.11.0.