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ossp-uuid for Mac

ISO-C API and CLI for generating UUIDs

Quick answer: ossp-uuid is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ossp-uuid. It is distributed under the BSD-1-Clause licence. It has 74 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ossp-uuid is

ossp-uuid is a command-line tool for macOS: ISO-C API and CLI for generating UUIDs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-1-Clause licence.

How to install ossp-uuid

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ossp-uuid on Mac?

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

Is ossp-uuid open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-1-Clause licence.

Does ossp-uuid 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 ossp-uuid?

It was installed 74 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3946 in this catalogue.

What version of ossp-uuid is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.2.