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unittest-cpp for Mac

Unit testing framework for C++

Quick answer: unittest-cpp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install unittest-cpp. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

What unittest-cpp is

unittest-cpp is a command-line tool for macOS: unit testing framework for C++.

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/unittest-cpp/unittest-cpp.

How to install unittest-cpp

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

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 unittest-cpp on Mac?

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

Is unittest-cpp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does unittest-cpp 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 unittest-cpp?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of unittest-cpp is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.