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tfsec for Mac

Static analysis security scanner for your terraform code

Quick answer: tfsec is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tfsec. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,650 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tfsec is

tfsec is a developer tool for macOS: static analysis security scanner for your terraform code.

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 tfsec

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

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 tfsec on Mac?

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

Is tfsec open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tfsec 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 tfsec?

It was installed 1,650 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #748 in this catalogue.

What version of tfsec is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.28.14.