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gitversion for Mac

Easy semantic versioning for projects using Git

Quick answer: gitversion is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gitversion. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 381 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gitversion is

gitversion is a developer tool for macOS: easy semantic versioning for projects using Git.

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 gitversion

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gitversion on Mac?

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

Is gitversion open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gitversion 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 gitversion?

It was installed 381 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1776 in this catalogue.

What version of gitversion is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.8.2.