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goreleaser for Mac

Deliver Go binaries as fast and easily as possible

Quick answer: goreleaser is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install goreleaser. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,434 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What goreleaser is

goreleaser is a command-line tool for macOS: deliver Go binaries as fast and easily as possible.

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 goreleaser

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

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 goreleaser on Mac?

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

Is goreleaser open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does goreleaser 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 goreleaser?

It was installed 2,434 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #588 in this catalogue.

What version of goreleaser is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.19.0.