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specify for Mac

Toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development

Quick answer: specify is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install specify. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,539 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What specify is

specify is a command-line tool for macOS: toolkit to help you get started with Spec-Driven Development.

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

How to install specify

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

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 specify on Mac?

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

Is specify open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does specify 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 specify?

It was installed 1,539 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #782 in this catalogue.

What version of specify is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.3.