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mk for Mac

Wrapper for auto-detecting build and test commands in a repository

Quick answer: mk is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mk. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mk is

mk is a command-line tool for macOS: wrapper for auto-detecting build and test commands in a repository.

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 mk

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mk on Mac?

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

Is mk open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mk 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 mk?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5408 in this catalogue.

What version of mk is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.0.