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asn for Mac

Organization lookup and server tool (ASN / IPv4 / IPv6 / Prefix / AS Path)

Quick answer: asn is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install asn. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What asn is

asn is a command-line tool for macOS: organization lookup and server tool (ASN / IPv4 / IPv6 / Prefix / AS Path).

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/nitefood/asn.

How to install asn

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

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 asn on Mac?

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

Is asn open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does asn 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 asn?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6373 in this catalogue.

What version of asn is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.83.0.