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ndpi for Mac

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) library

Quick answer: ndpi is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ndpi. It is distributed under the LGPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 25 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ndpi is

ndpi is a command-line tool for macOS: deep Packet Inspection (DPI) library.

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

How to install ndpi

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ndpi on Mac?

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

Is ndpi open source?

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

Does ndpi 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 ndpi?

It was installed 25 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6022 in this catalogue.

What version of ndpi is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.