GNS3 for Mac
GUI for the Dynamips Cisco router emulator
brew install --cask gns3. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 89 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What GNS3 is
GNS3 is a utility for macOS: GUI for the Dynamips Cisco router emulator.
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://www.gns3.com/.
How to install GNS3
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask gns3.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install GNS3 on Mac?
Run brew install --cask gns3 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is GNS3 open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (GNS3/gns3-gui), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does GNS3 run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is GNS3?
It was installed 89 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3624 in this catalogue.
What version of GNS3 is current?
The latest packaged version is 3.0.6.