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OpenZFS on OS X for Mac

ZFS driver and utilities

Quick answer: OpenZFS on OS X is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openzfs. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 52 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenZFS on OS X is

OpenZFS on OS X is a utility for macOS: ZFS driver and utilities.

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://openzfsonosx.org/.

How to install OpenZFS on OS X

  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 openzfs.

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 OpenZFS on OS X on Mac?

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

Is OpenZFS on OS X open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (openzfsonosx/openzfs-fork), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OpenZFS on OS X run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenZFS on OS X?

It was installed 52 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4516 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenZFS on OS X is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.1p1.