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asdf for Mac

Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Erlang & more

Quick answer: asdf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install asdf. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 8,958 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What asdf is

asdf is a command-line tool for macOS: extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Erlang & more.

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 asdf

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

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 asdf on Mac?

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

Is asdf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does asdf 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 asdf?

It was installed 8,958 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #213 in this catalogue.

What version of asdf is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.20.2.