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neko for Mac

High-level, dynamically typed programming language

Quick answer: neko is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install neko. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What neko is

neko is a developer tool for macOS: high-level, dynamically typed programming language.

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 neko

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

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 neko on Mac?

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

Is neko open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does neko 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 neko?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7965 in this catalogue.

What version of neko is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.1.