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plink1 for Mac

Whole-genome association analysis toolset

Quick answer: plink1 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install plink1. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What plink1 is

plink1 is a command-line tool for macOS: whole-genome association analysis toolset.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install plink1

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install plink1.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install plink1 on Mac?

Run brew install plink1 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is plink1 open source?

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

Does plink1 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 plink1?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6555 in this catalogue.

What version of plink1 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.0.