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gettext for Mac

GNU internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) library

Quick answer: gettext is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gettext. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 5,097 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gettext is

gettext is a command-line tool for macOS: GNU internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install gettext

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gettext on Mac?

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

Is gettext open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does gettext 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 gettext?

It was installed 5,097 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #318 in this catalogue.

What version of gettext is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.