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shunit2 for Mac

Unit testing framework for Bourne-based shell scripts

Quick answer: shunit2 is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install shunit2. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What shunit2 is

shunit2 is a terminal emulator for macOS: unit testing framework for Bourne-based shell scripts.

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/kward/shunit2.

How to install shunit2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install shunit2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install shunit2 on Mac?

Run brew install shunit2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is shunit2 open source?

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

Does shunit2 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 shunit2?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10249 in this catalogue.

What version of shunit2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.8.