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nmap for Mac

Port scanning utility for large networks

Quick answer: nmap is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nmap. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence. It has 36,788 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nmap is

nmap is a networking tool for macOS: port scanning utility for large networks.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

How to install nmap

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

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 nmap on Mac?

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

Is nmap open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

Does nmap 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 nmap?

It was installed 36,788 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #49 in this catalogue.

What version of nmap is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.992.