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flexget for Mac

Multipurpose automation tool for content

Quick answer: flexget is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install flexget. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 105 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What flexget is

flexget is a command-line tool for macOS: multipurpose automation tool for content.

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 flexget

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

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 flexget on Mac?

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

Is flexget open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does flexget 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 flexget?

It was installed 105 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3370 in this catalogue.

What version of flexget is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.22.6.