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lux for Mac

Fast and simple video downloader

Quick answer: lux is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install lux. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 51 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lux is

lux is a media app for macOS: fast and simple video downloader.

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/iawia002/lux.

How to install lux

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install lux on Mac?

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

Is lux open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lux 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 lux?

It was installed 51 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4549 in this catalogue.

What version of lux is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.24.1.