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fst for Mac

Represent large sets and maps compactly with finite state transducers

Quick answer: fst is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fst. It is distributed under the Unlicense OR MIT licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fst is

fst is a command-line tool for macOS: represent large sets and maps compactly with finite state transducers.

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/BurntSushi/fst.

How to install fst

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

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 fst on Mac?

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

Is fst open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense OR MIT licence.

Does fst 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 fst?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9396 in this catalogue.

What version of fst is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.3.