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lnk for Mac

Git-native dotfiles management that doesn't suck

Quick answer: lnk is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lnk. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lnk is

lnk is a developer tool for macOS: git-native dotfiles management that doesn't suck.

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/yarlson/lnk.

How to install lnk

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

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 lnk on Mac?

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

Is lnk open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lnk 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 lnk?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10580 in this catalogue.

What version of lnk is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.1.