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xe for Mac

Simple xargs and apply replacement

Quick answer: xe is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xe. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xe is

xe is a command-line tool for macOS: simple xargs and apply replacement.

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/leahneukirchen/xe.

How to install xe

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

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 xe on Mac?

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

Is xe open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence.

Does xe 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 xe?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8257 in this catalogue.

What version of xe is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.