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mage for Mac

Make/rake-like build tool using Go

Quick answer: mage is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mage. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mage is

mage is a command-line tool for macOS: make/rake-like build tool using Go.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install mage

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

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 mage on Mac?

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

Is mage open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does mage 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 mage?

It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4615 in this catalogue.

What version of mage is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.17.2.