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xmlstarlet for Mac

XML command-line utilities

Quick answer: xmlstarlet is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xmlstarlet. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,882 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xmlstarlet is

xmlstarlet is a command-line tool for macOS: XML command-line utilities.

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 xmlstarlet

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

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 xmlstarlet on Mac?

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

Is xmlstarlet open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xmlstarlet 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 xmlstarlet?

It was installed 1,882 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #690 in this catalogue.

What version of xmlstarlet is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.0.