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nvchecker for Mac

New version checker for software releases

Quick answer: nvchecker is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nvchecker. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 30 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nvchecker is

nvchecker is a command-line tool for macOS: new version checker for software releases.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/lilydjwg/nvchecker.

How to install nvchecker

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

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 nvchecker on Mac?

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

Is nvchecker open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nvchecker 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 nvchecker?

It was installed 30 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5596 in this catalogue.

What version of nvchecker is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.22.