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uni for Mac

Unicode database query tool for the command-line

Quick answer: uni is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install uni. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 38 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What uni is

uni is a data tool for macOS: unicode database query tool for the command-line.

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/arp242/uni.

How to install uni

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

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 uni on Mac?

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

Is uni open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does uni 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 uni?

It was installed 38 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5145 in this catalogue.

What version of uni is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.10.0.