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Motrix for Mac

Open-source download manager

Quick answer: Motrix is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask motrix. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 498 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Motrix is

Motrix is a networking tool for macOS: open-source download manager.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://motrix.app/.

How to install Motrix

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

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 Motrix on Mac?

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

Is Motrix open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (agalwood/Motrix), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Motrix run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Motrix?

It was installed 498 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1541 in this catalogue.

What version of Motrix is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.1.