overdrive for Mac
Bash script to download mp3s from the OverDrive audiobook service
brew install overdrive. It is distributed under the MIT licence.
It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What overdrive is
overdrive is a media app for macOS: bash script to download mp3s from the OverDrive audiobook service.
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/chbrown/overdrive.
How to install overdrive
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install overdrive.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install overdrive on Mac?
Run brew install overdrive in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is overdrive open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.
Does overdrive 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 overdrive?
It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6553 in this catalogue.
What version of overdrive is current?
The latest packaged version is 2.4.1.