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multitail for Mac

Tail multiple files in one terminal simultaneously

Quick answer: multitail is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install multitail. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 276 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What multitail is

multitail is a terminal emulator for macOS: tail multiple files in one terminal simultaneously.

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 multitail

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install multitail on Mac?

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

Is multitail open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does multitail 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 multitail?

It was installed 276 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2121 in this catalogue.

What version of multitail is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.1.6.