launch_socket_server for Mac
Bind to privileged ports without running a server as root
brew install launch_socket_server. It is distributed under the MIT licence.
It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What launch_socket_server is
launch_socket_server is a command-line tool for macOS: bind to privileged ports without running a server as root.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/mistydemeo/launch_socket_server.
How to install launch_socket_server
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install launch_socket_server.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install launch_socket_server on Mac?
Run brew install launch_socket_server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is launch_socket_server open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.
Does launch_socket_server 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 launch_socket_server?
It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11082 in this catalogue.
What version of launch_socket_server is current?
The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.