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gcr for Mac

Library for bits of crypto UI and parsing

Quick answer: gcr is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gcr. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND FSFULLRWD licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gcr is

gcr is a security tool for macOS: library for bits of crypto UI and parsing.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND FSFULLRWD licence.

How to install gcr

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

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 gcr on Mac?

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

Is gcr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later AND GPL-2.0-or-later AND FSFULLRWD licence.

Does gcr 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 gcr?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10480 in this catalogue.

What version of gcr is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.4.1.