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minimodem for Mac

General-purpose software audio FSK modem

Quick answer: minimodem is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install minimodem. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What minimodem is

minimodem is a media app for macOS: general-purpose software audio FSK modem.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install minimodem

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install minimodem on Mac?

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

Is minimodem open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does minimodem 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 minimodem?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8178 in this catalogue.

What version of minimodem is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.24.