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kstart for Mac

Modified version of kinit that can use keytabs to authenticate

Quick answer: kstart is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kstart. It is distributed under the MIT AND FSFAP AND ISC licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kstart is

kstart is a command-line tool for macOS: modified version of kinit that can use keytabs to authenticate.

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 AND FSFAP AND ISC licence.

How to install kstart

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

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 kstart on Mac?

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

Is kstart open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT AND FSFAP AND ISC licence.

Does kstart 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 kstart?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8145 in this catalogue.

What version of kstart is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.3.