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mcap for Mac

Serialization-agnostic container file format for pub/sub messages

Quick answer: mcap is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mcap. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 145 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mcap is

mcap is a command-line tool for macOS: serialization-agnostic container file format for pub/sub messages.

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

How to install mcap

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

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 mcap on Mac?

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

Is mcap open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mcap 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 mcap?

It was installed 145 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2889 in this catalogue.

What version of mcap is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.0.