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libotr for Mac

Off-The-Record (OTR) messaging library

Quick answer: libotr is a communication app for macOS. Install it with brew install libotr. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only AND GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libotr is

libotr is a communication app for macOS: off-The-Record (OTR) messaging 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 LGPL-2.1-only AND GPL-2.0-only licence.

How to install libotr

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

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 libotr on Mac?

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

Is libotr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only AND GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does libotr 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 libotr?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8156 in this catalogue.

What version of libotr is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.1.1.