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ClamXAV for Mac

Anti-virus and malware scanner

Quick answer: ClamXAV is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask clamxav. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 38 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ClamXAV is

ClamXAV is a security tool for macOS: anti-virus and malware scanner.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install ClamXAV

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

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 ClamXAV on Mac?

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

Is ClamXAV open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does ClamXAV run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is ClamXAV?

It was installed 38 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5115 in this catalogue.

What version of ClamXAV is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.11.1,11930.