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faker for Mac

Python-based fake data generator

Quick answer: faker is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install faker. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 72 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What faker is

faker is a command-line tool for macOS: python-based fake data generator.

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 faker

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

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 faker on Mac?

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

Is faker open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does faker 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 faker?

It was installed 72 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3980 in this catalogue.

What version of faker is current?

The latest packaged version is 40.43.0.