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KextViewr for Mac

Display all currently loaded kexts

Quick answer: KextViewr is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask kextviewr. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What KextViewr is

KextViewr is a utility for macOS: display all currently loaded kexts.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://objective-see.org/products/kextviewr.html.

How to install KextViewr

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

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 KextViewr on Mac?

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

Is KextViewr open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (objective-see/KextViewr), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does KextViewr run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is KextViewr?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7924 in this catalogue.

What version of KextViewr is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.