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ipsw for Mac

Research tool for iOS & macOS devices

Quick answer: ipsw is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ipsw. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,386 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ipsw is

ipsw is a command-line tool for macOS: research tool for iOS & macOS devices.

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 ipsw

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

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 ipsw on Mac?

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

Is ipsw open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ipsw 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 ipsw?

It was installed 1,386 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #851 in this catalogue.

What version of ipsw is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.739.