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bamtools for Mac

C++ API and command-line toolkit for BAM data

Quick answer: bamtools is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bamtools. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bamtools is

bamtools is a command-line tool for macOS: C++ API and command-line toolkit for BAM data.

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/pezmaster31/bamtools.

How to install bamtools

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bamtools on Mac?

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

Is bamtools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does bamtools 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 bamtools?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9967 in this catalogue.

What version of bamtools is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.3.