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git-xet for Mac

Git LFS plugin that uploads and downloads using the Xet protocol

Quick answer: git-xet is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-xet. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 527 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-xet is

git-xet is a developer tool for macOS: git LFS plugin that uploads and downloads using the Xet protocol.

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/huggingface/xet-core.

How to install git-xet

  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-xet.

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-xet on Mac?

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

Is git-xet open source?

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

Does git-xet 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-xet?

It was installed 527 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1491 in this catalogue.

What version of git-xet is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.2.1.