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netaddr for Mac

Network address manipulation library

Quick answer: netaddr is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install netaddr. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What netaddr is

netaddr is a networking tool for macOS: network address manipulation 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 BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install netaddr

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

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 netaddr on Mac?

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

Is netaddr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does netaddr 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 netaddr?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7772 in this catalogue.

What version of netaddr is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.