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ahcpd for Mac

Autoconfiguration protocol for IPv6 and IPv6/IPv4 networks

Quick answer: ahcpd is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ahcpd. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ahcpd is

ahcpd is a networking tool for macOS: autoconfiguration protocol for IPv6 and IPv6/IPv4 networks.

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 ahcpd

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ahcpd on Mac?

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

Is ahcpd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ahcpd 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 ahcpd?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10341 in this catalogue.

What version of ahcpd is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.53.