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tfenv for Mac

Terraform version manager inspired by rbenv

Quick answer: tfenv is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tfenv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 5,599 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tfenv is

tfenv is a DevOps tool for macOS: terraform version manager inspired by rbenv.

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/tfutils/tfenv.

How to install tfenv

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

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 tfenv on Mac?

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

Is tfenv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tfenv 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 tfenv?

It was installed 5,599 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #296 in this catalogue.

What version of tfenv is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.2.