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pv for Mac

Monitor data's progress through a pipe

Quick answer: pv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pv. It is distributed under the Artistic-2.0 licence. It has 2,567 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pv is

pv is a command-line tool for macOS: monitor data's progress through a pipe.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Artistic-2.0 licence.

How to install pv

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pv on Mac?

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

Is pv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Artistic-2.0 licence.

Does pv 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 pv?

It was installed 2,567 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #561 in this catalogue.

What version of pv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.0.