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kontext for Mac

Identity, credentials, and governance for AI agents

Quick answer: kontext is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kontext. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kontext is

kontext is a command-line tool for macOS: identity, credentials, and governance for AI agents.

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 kontext

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

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 kontext on Mac?

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

Is kontext open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does kontext 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 kontext?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7402 in this catalogue.

What version of kontext is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.13.1.