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nRF Connect for Desktop for Mac

Framework for development on BLE devices

Quick answer: nRF Connect for Desktop is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask nrf-connect. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 78 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nRF Connect for Desktop is

nRF Connect for Desktop is a utility for macOS: framework for development on BLE devices.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Connect-for-Desktop.

How to install nRF Connect for Desktop

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

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 nRF Connect for Desktop on Mac?

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

Is nRF Connect for Desktop open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (NordicSemiconductor/pc-nrfconnect-launcher), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does nRF Connect for Desktop run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is nRF Connect for Desktop?

It was installed 78 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3849 in this catalogue.

What version of nRF Connect for Desktop is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.4.0.