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h2spec for Mac

Conformance testing tool for HTTP/2 implementation

Quick answer: h2spec is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install h2spec. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What h2spec is

h2spec is a command-line tool for macOS: conformance testing tool for HTTP/2 implementation.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/summerwind/h2spec.

How to install h2spec

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install h2spec.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install h2spec on Mac?

Run brew install h2spec in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is h2spec open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does h2spec 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 h2spec?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9409 in this catalogue.

What version of h2spec is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.0.