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bash-preexec for Mac

Preexec and precmd functions for Bash (like Zsh)

Quick answer: bash-preexec is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install bash-preexec. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,864 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bash-preexec is

bash-preexec is a terminal emulator for macOS: preexec and precmd functions for Bash (like Zsh).

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/rcaloras/bash-preexec.

How to install bash-preexec

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bash-preexec on Mac?

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

Is bash-preexec open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does bash-preexec 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 bash-preexec?

It was installed 1,864 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #692 in this catalogue.

What version of bash-preexec is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.7.0.