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autoconf for Mac

Automatic configure script builder

Quick answer: autoconf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install autoconf. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND (GPL-3.0-or-later WITH Autoconf-exception-3.0) licence. It has 5,858 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What autoconf is

autoconf is a command-line tool for macOS: automatic configure script builder.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND (GPL-3.0-or-later WITH Autoconf-exception-3.0) licence.

How to install autoconf

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install autoconf on Mac?

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

Is autoconf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND (GPL-3.0-or-later WITH Autoconf-exception-3.0) licence.

Does autoconf 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 autoconf?

It was installed 5,858 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #285 in this catalogue.

What version of autoconf is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.73.