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lego for Mac

Let's Encrypt client and ACME library

Quick answer: lego is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lego. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 373 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lego is

lego is a security tool for macOS: let's Encrypt client and ACME library.

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 lego

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

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 lego on Mac?

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

Is lego open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lego 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 lego?

It was installed 373 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1794 in this catalogue.

What version of lego is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.5.2.