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libsigrok for Mac

Drivers for logic analyzers and other supported devices

Quick answer: libsigrok is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsigrok. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 25 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsigrok is

libsigrok is a developer tool for macOS: drivers for logic analyzers and other supported devices.

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-3.0-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install libsigrok

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libsigrok on Mac?

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

Is libsigrok open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does libsigrok 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 libsigrok?

It was installed 25 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6008 in this catalogue.

What version of libsigrok is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.2.