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core-lightning for Mac

Lightning Network implementation focusing on spec compliance and performance

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

What core-lightning is

core-lightning is a networking tool for macOS: lightning Network implementation focusing on spec compliance and performance.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning.

How to install core-lightning

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

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 core-lightning on Mac?

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

Is core-lightning open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does core-lightning 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 core-lightning?

It was installed 30 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5567 in this catalogue.

What version of core-lightning is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.06.9.