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lexbor for Mac

Fast embeddable web browser engine written in C with no dependencies

Quick answer: lexbor is a web browser for macOS. Install it with brew install lexbor. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lexbor is

lexbor is a web browser for macOS: fast embeddable web browser engine written in C with no dependencies.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install lexbor

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

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 lexbor on Mac?

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

Is lexbor open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does lexbor 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 lexbor?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9148 in this catalogue.

What version of lexbor is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.1.