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box2d for Mac

2D physics engine for games

Quick answer: box2d is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install box2d. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 33 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What box2d is

box2d is a command-line tool for macOS: 2D physics engine for games.

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 box2d

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install box2d.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install box2d on Mac?

Run brew install box2d in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is box2d open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does box2d 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 box2d?

It was installed 33 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5374 in this catalogue.

What version of box2d is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.0.