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libuv for Mac

Multi-platform support library with a focus on asynchronous I/O

Quick answer: libuv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libuv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,232 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libuv is

libuv is a command-line tool for macOS: multi-platform support library with a focus on asynchronous I/O.

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

How to install libuv

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

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 libuv on Mac?

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

Is libuv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libuv 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 libuv?

It was installed 2,232 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #629 in this catalogue.

What version of libuv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.53.0.