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gnome-builder for Mac

Develop software for GNOME

Quick answer: gnome-builder is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gnome-builder. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gnome-builder is

gnome-builder is a command-line tool for macOS: develop software for GNOME.

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 gnome-builder

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

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 gnome-builder on Mac?

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

Is gnome-builder open source?

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

Does gnome-builder 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 gnome-builder?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10056 in this catalogue.

What version of gnome-builder is current?

The latest packaged version is 50.0.