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nanomsg for Mac

Socket library in C

Quick answer: nanomsg is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nanomsg. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 29 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nanomsg is

nanomsg is a command-line tool for macOS: socket library in C.

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 nanomsg

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nanomsg on Mac?

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

Is nanomsg open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nanomsg 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 nanomsg?

It was installed 29 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5674 in this catalogue.

What version of nanomsg is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.