linux-headers@5.15 for Mac
Header files of the Linux kernel
brew install linux-headers@5.15. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence. Homebrew recorded 55 installs in the last 30 days. What is linux-headers@5.15?
linux-headers@5.15 is a macOS command-line tool: Header files of the Linux kernel.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence.
How to install linux-headers@5.15
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install linux-headers@5.15.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install linux-headers@5.15 on a Mac?
Run brew install linux-headers@5.15 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is linux-headers@5.15 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence.
Does linux-headers@5.15 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is linux-headers@5.15?
Homebrew analytics recorded 55 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #4427 in this catalogue.
What version of linux-headers@5.15 is current?
The latest packaged version is 5.15.223.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.