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x-cmd for Mac

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Quick answer: x-cmd is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install x-cmd. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT AND BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 77 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What x-cmd is

x-cmd is a command-line tool for macOS: bootstrap 1000+ command-line tools in seconds.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT AND BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install x-cmd

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install x-cmd on Mac?

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

Is x-cmd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT AND BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does x-cmd 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 x-cmd?

It was installed 77 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3880 in this catalogue.

What version of x-cmd is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.10.13.