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csvlens for Mac

Command-line csv viewer

Quick answer: csvlens is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install csvlens. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 652 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What csvlens is

csvlens is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line csv viewer.

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/YS-L/csvlens.

How to install csvlens

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

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 csvlens on Mac?

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

Is csvlens open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does csvlens 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 csvlens?

It was installed 652 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1318 in this catalogue.

What version of csvlens is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.15.1.