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objc-run for Mac

Use Objective-C files for shell script-like tasks

Quick answer: objc-run is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install objc-run. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

What objc-run is

objc-run is a terminal emulator for macOS: use Objective-C files for shell script-like tasks.

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/iljaiwas/objc-run.

How to install objc-run

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

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 objc-run on Mac?

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

Is objc-run open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does objc-run 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 objc-run?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of objc-run is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.