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FOSSA for Mac

Zero-configuration polyglot dependency analysis tool

Quick answer: FOSSA is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask fossa. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What FOSSA is

FOSSA is a utility for macOS: zero-configuration polyglot dependency analysis tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://fossa.com/.

How to install FOSSA

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

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 FOSSA on Mac?

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

Is FOSSA open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (fossas/fossa-cli), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does FOSSA run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is FOSSA?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4722 in this catalogue.

What version of FOSSA is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.20.7.