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dropbear for Mac

Small SSH server/client for POSIX-based system

Quick answer: dropbear is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dropbear. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 45 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dropbear is

dropbear is a command-line tool for macOS: small SSH server/client for POSIX-based system.

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 dropbear

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

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 dropbear on Mac?

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

Is dropbear open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dropbear 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 dropbear?

It was installed 45 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4775 in this catalogue.

What version of dropbear is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.94.