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lxi-tools for Mac

Open source tools for managing network attached LXI compatible instruments

Quick answer: lxi-tools is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lxi-tools. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lxi-tools is

lxi-tools is a networking tool for macOS: open source tools for managing network attached LXI compatible instruments.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install lxi-tools

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

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 lxi-tools on Mac?

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

Is lxi-tools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does lxi-tools 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 lxi-tools?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9778 in this catalogue.

What version of lxi-tools is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.