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code-cli for Mac

Command-line interface built-in Visual Studio Code

Quick answer: code-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install code-cli. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 358 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What code-cli is

code-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line interface built-in Visual Studio Code.

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 code-cli

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

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 code-cli on Mac?

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

Is code-cli open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does code-cli 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 code-cli?

It was installed 358 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1839 in this catalogue.

What version of code-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.143.1.