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csview for Mac

High performance csv viewer for cli

Quick answer: csview is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install csview. It is distributed under the MIT OR Apache-2.0 licence. It has 32 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What csview is

csview is a command-line tool for macOS: high performance csv viewer for cli.

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/wfxr/csview.

How to install csview

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

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 csview on Mac?

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

Is csview open source?

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

Does csview 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 csview?

It was installed 32 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5447 in this catalogue.

What version of csview is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.4.