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tag for Mac

Manipulate and query tags on macOS files

Quick answer: tag is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tag. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 73 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tag is

tag is a command-line tool for macOS: manipulate and query tags on macOS files.

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/jdberry/tag/.

How to install tag

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

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 tag on Mac?

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

Is tag open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tag 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 tag?

It was installed 73 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3971 in this catalogue.

What version of tag is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.10.