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headson for Mac

Head/tail for structured data

Quick answer: headson is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install headson. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What headson is

headson is a command-line tool for macOS: head/tail for structured data.

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 headson

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

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 headson on Mac?

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

Is headson open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does headson 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 headson?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6414 in this catalogue.

What version of headson is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.1.