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geoipupdate for Mac

Automatic updates of GeoIP2 and GeoIP Legacy databases

Quick answer: geoipupdate is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install geoipupdate. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 57 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What geoipupdate is

geoipupdate is a data tool for macOS: automatic updates of GeoIP2 and GeoIP Legacy databases.

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/maxmind/geoipupdate.

How to install geoipupdate

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install geoipupdate on Mac?

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

Is geoipupdate open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does geoipupdate 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 geoipupdate?

It was installed 57 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4363 in this catalogue.

What version of geoipupdate is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.0.0.