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fmt for Mac

Open-source formatting library for C++

Quick answer: fmt is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fmt. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 525 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fmt is

fmt is a command-line tool for macOS: open-source formatting library for C++.

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 fmt

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install fmt on Mac?

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

Is fmt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fmt 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 fmt?

It was installed 525 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1495 in this catalogue.

What version of fmt is current?

The latest packaged version is 12.2.0.