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libnghttp2 for Mac

HTTP/2 C Library

Quick answer: libnghttp2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libnghttp2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 486 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libnghttp2 is

libnghttp2 is a command-line tool for macOS: HTTP/2 C 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 libnghttp2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libnghttp2.

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 libnghttp2 on Mac?

Run brew install libnghttp2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libnghttp2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libnghttp2 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 libnghttp2?

It was installed 486 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1559 in this catalogue.

What version of libnghttp2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.70.0.