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ctpv for Mac

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Quick answer: ctpv is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install ctpv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ctpv is

ctpv is a system utility for macOS: image previews for lf file manager.

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 ctpv

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ctpv on Mac?

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

Is ctpv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ctpv 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 ctpv?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7041 in this catalogue.

What version of ctpv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.