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pixivbiu for Mac

Pixiv client. Easy to search, browse, and download artworks

Quick answer: pixivbiu is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pixivbiu. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pixivbiu is

pixivbiu is a command-line tool for macOS: pixiv client. Easy to search, browse, and download artworks.

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/txperl/PixivBiu.

How to install pixivbiu

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pixivbiu on Mac?

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

Is pixivbiu open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pixivbiu 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 pixivbiu?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5235 in this catalogue.

What version of pixivbiu is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.6.