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bbftp-client for Mac

Secure file transfer software, optimized for large files

Quick answer: bbftp-client is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bbftp-client. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bbftp-client is

bbftp-client is a command-line tool for macOS: secure file transfer software, optimized for large files.

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-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install bbftp-client

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bbftp-client on Mac?

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

Is bbftp-client open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does bbftp-client 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 bbftp-client?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5372 in this catalogue.

What version of bbftp-client is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.1.