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robot-framework for Mac

Open source test framework for acceptance testing

Quick answer: robot-framework is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install robot-framework. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 55 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What robot-framework is

robot-framework is a command-line tool for macOS: open source test framework for acceptance testing.

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

How to install robot-framework

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

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 robot-framework on Mac?

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

Is robot-framework open source?

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

Does robot-framework 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 robot-framework?

It was installed 55 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4437 in this catalogue.

What version of robot-framework is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.5.