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s2n for Mac

Implementation of the TLS/SSL protocols

Quick answer: s2n is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install s2n. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,234 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What s2n is

s2n is a command-line tool for macOS: implementation of the TLS/SSL protocols.

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 s2n

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install s2n.

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 s2n on Mac?

Run brew install s2n in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is s2n open source?

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

Does s2n 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 s2n?

It was installed 1,234 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #914 in this catalogue.

What version of s2n is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.12.