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gdrive-downloader for Mac

Download a gdrive folder or file easily, shell ftw

Quick answer: gdrive-downloader is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install gdrive-downloader. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gdrive-downloader is

gdrive-downloader is a terminal emulator for macOS: download a gdrive folder or file easily, shell ftw.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/Akianonymus/gdrive-downloader.

How to install gdrive-downloader

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gdrive-downloader on Mac?

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

Is gdrive-downloader open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.

Does gdrive-downloader 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 gdrive-downloader?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10986 in this catalogue.

What version of gdrive-downloader is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.