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subfinder for Mac

Subdomain discovery tool

Quick answer: subfinder is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install subfinder. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,305 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What subfinder is

subfinder is a command-line tool for macOS: subdomain discovery tool.

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 subfinder

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install subfinder on Mac?

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

Is subfinder open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does subfinder 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 subfinder?

It was installed 1,305 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #884 in this catalogue.

What version of subfinder is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.17.0.