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libressl for Mac

Version of the SSL/TLS protocol forked from OpenSSL

Quick answer: libressl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libressl. It is distributed under the OpenSSL licence. It has 971 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libressl is

libressl is a command-line tool for macOS: version of the SSL/TLS protocol forked from OpenSSL.

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

How to install libressl

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

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 libressl on Mac?

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

Is libressl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the OpenSSL licence.

Does libressl 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 libressl?

It was installed 971 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1057 in this catalogue.

What version of libressl is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.4.0.