adr-tools for Mac
CLI tool for working with Architecture Decision Records
brew install adr-tools. It is distributed under the CC-BY-4.0 licence. Homebrew recorded 85 installs in the last 30 days. What is adr-tools?
adr-tools is a macOS command-line tool: CLI tool for working with Architecture Decision Records.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. This project is open source; the code is at https://github.com/npryce/adr-tools.
How to install adr-tools
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install adr-tools.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install adr-tools on a Mac?
Run brew install adr-tools in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is adr-tools open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CC-BY-4.0 licence.
Does adr-tools run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is adr-tools?
Homebrew analytics recorded 85 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #3680 in this catalogue.
What version of adr-tools is current?
The latest packaged version is 3.0.0.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.