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groovy for Mac

Java-based scripting language

Quick answer: groovy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install groovy. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 636 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What groovy is

groovy is a command-line tool for macOS: java-based scripting language.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install groovy

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

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 groovy on Mac?

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

Is groovy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does groovy 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 groovy?

It was installed 636 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1340 in this catalogue.

What version of groovy is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.0.