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boring for Mac

Simple command-line SSH tunnel manager that just works

Quick answer: boring is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install boring. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 114 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What boring is

boring is a command-line tool for macOS: simple command-line SSH tunnel manager that just works.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install boring

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install boring on Mac?

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

Is boring open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does boring 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 boring?

It was installed 114 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3239 in this catalogue.

What version of boring is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.0.