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c7n for Mac

Rules engine for cloud security, cost optimization, and governance

Quick answer: c7n is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install c7n. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 69 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What c7n is

c7n is a command-line tool for macOS: rules engine for cloud security, cost optimization, and governance.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install c7n

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install c7n.

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 c7n on Mac?

Run brew install c7n in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is c7n open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does c7n 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 c7n?

It was installed 69 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4035 in this catalogue.

What version of c7n is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.53.0.