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istioctl for Mac

Istio configuration command-line utility

Quick answer: istioctl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install istioctl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 2,000 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What istioctl is

istioctl is a command-line tool for macOS: istio configuration command-line utility.

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 istioctl

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install istioctl on Mac?

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

Is istioctl open source?

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

Does istioctl 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 istioctl?

It was installed 2,000 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #665 in this catalogue.

What version of istioctl is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.31.3.