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pass-git-helper for Mac

Git credential helper interfacing with pass

Quick answer: pass-git-helper is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pass-git-helper. It is distributed under the LGPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 50 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pass-git-helper is

pass-git-helper is a developer tool for macOS: git credential helper interfacing with pass.

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/languitar/pass-git-helper.

How to install pass-git-helper

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pass-git-helper on Mac?

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

Is pass-git-helper open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does pass-git-helper 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 pass-git-helper?

It was installed 50 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4579 in this catalogue.

What version of pass-git-helper is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.0.0.