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log4c for Mac

Logging Framework for C

Quick answer: log4c is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install log4c. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

What log4c is

log4c is a command-line tool for macOS: logging Framework for C.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

How to install log4c

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install log4c.

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 log4c on Mac?

Run brew install log4c in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is log4c open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

Does log4c 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 log4c?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of log4c is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.4.