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uutils-coreutils for Mac

Cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils

Quick answer: uutils-coreutils is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install uutils-coreutils. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,399 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What uutils-coreutils is

uutils-coreutils is a command-line tool for macOS: cross-platform Rust rewrite of the GNU coreutils.

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 uutils-coreutils

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install uutils-coreutils on Mac?

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

Is uutils-coreutils open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does uutils-coreutils 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 uutils-coreutils?

It was installed 1,399 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #841 in this catalogue.

What version of uutils-coreutils is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.12.0.