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trzsz for Mac

Simple file transfer tools, similar to lrzsz (rz/sz), and compatible with tmux

Quick answer: trzsz is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install trzsz. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 43 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What trzsz is

trzsz is a terminal emulator for macOS: simple file transfer tools, similar to lrzsz (rz/sz), and compatible with tmux.

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 trzsz

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

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 trzsz on Mac?

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

Is trzsz open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does trzsz 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 trzsz?

It was installed 43 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4893 in this catalogue.

What version of trzsz is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.7.