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lldpd for Mac

Implementation of IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP)

Quick answer: lldpd is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lldpd. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 127 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lldpd is

lldpd is a command-line tool for macOS: implementation of IEEE 802.1ab (LLDP).

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

How to install lldpd

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

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 lldpd on Mac?

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

Is lldpd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does lldpd 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 lldpd?

It was installed 127 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3086 in this catalogue.

What version of lldpd is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.22.