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pwntools for Mac

CTF framework used by Gallopsled in every CTF

Quick answer: pwntools is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pwntools. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 163 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pwntools is

pwntools is a command-line tool for macOS: CTF framework used by Gallopsled in every CTF.

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/Gallopsled/pwntools.

How to install pwntools

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

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 pwntools on Mac?

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

Is pwntools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pwntools 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 pwntools?

It was installed 163 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2719 in this catalogue.

What version of pwntools is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.15.0.