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curl for Mac

Get a file from an HTTP, HTTPS or FTP server

Quick answer: curl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install curl. It is distributed under the curl licence. It has 32,264 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What curl is

curl is a command-line tool for macOS: get a file from an HTTP, HTTPS or FTP server.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the curl licence.

How to install curl

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

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 curl on Mac?

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

Is curl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the curl licence.

Does curl 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 curl?

It was installed 32,264 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #56 in this catalogue.

What version of curl is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.23.0.