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git-number for Mac

Use numbers for dealing with files in git

Quick answer: git-number is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-number. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-number is

git-number is a developer tool for macOS: use numbers for dealing with files in git.

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/holygeek/git-number.

How to install git-number

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

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 git-number on Mac?

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

Is git-number open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does git-number 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 git-number?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9716 in this catalogue.

What version of git-number is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.1.