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libtrng for Mac

Tina's Random Number Generator Library

Quick answer: libtrng is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libtrng. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

What libtrng is

libtrng is a command-line tool for macOS: tina's Random Number Generator 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 BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install libtrng

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

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 libtrng on Mac?

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

Is libtrng open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does libtrng 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 libtrng?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of libtrng is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.28.