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elfx86exts for Mac

Decodes x86 binaries (ELF and Mach-O) and prints out ISA extensions in use

Quick answer: elfx86exts is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install elfx86exts. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What elfx86exts is

elfx86exts is a command-line tool for macOS: decodes x86 binaries (ELF and Mach-O) and prints out ISA extensions in use.

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/pkgw/elfx86exts.

How to install elfx86exts

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install elfx86exts.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install elfx86exts on Mac?

Run brew install elfx86exts in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is elfx86exts open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does elfx86exts 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 elfx86exts?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7711 in this catalogue.

What version of elfx86exts is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.6.2.