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libyaml for Mac

YAML Parser

Quick answer: libyaml is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libyaml. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,239 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libyaml is

libyaml is a command-line tool for macOS: YAML Parser.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/yaml/libyaml.

How to install libyaml

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

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 libyaml on Mac?

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

Is libyaml open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libyaml 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 libyaml?

It was installed 1,239 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #913 in this catalogue.

What version of libyaml is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.2.5.