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libnids for Mac

Implements E-component of network intrusion detection system

Quick answer: libnids is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libnids. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libnids is

libnids is a networking tool for macOS: implements E-component of network intrusion detection system.

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

How to install libnids

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libnids on Mac?

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

Is libnids open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does libnids 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 libnids?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6952 in this catalogue.

What version of libnids is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.24.