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libssh for Mac

C library SSHv1/SSHv2 client and server protocols

Quick answer: libssh is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libssh. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 1,905 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libssh is

libssh is a command-line tool for macOS: C library SSHv1/SSHv2 client and server protocols.

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-or-later licence.

How to install libssh

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

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 libssh on Mac?

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

Is libssh open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does libssh 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 libssh?

It was installed 1,905 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #685 in this catalogue.

What version of libssh is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.2.