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mask for Mac

CLI task runner defined by a simple markdown file

Quick answer: mask is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install mask. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 75 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mask is

mask is a productivity app for macOS: CLI task runner defined by a simple markdown file.

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/jacobdeichert/mask/.

How to install mask

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

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 mask on Mac?

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

Is mask open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mask 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 mask?

It was installed 75 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3924 in this catalogue.

What version of mask is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.7.