govc for Mac
Command-line tool for VMware vSphere
brew install govc. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
It has 265 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What govc is
govc is a command-line tool for macOS: command-line tool for VMware vSphere.
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/vmware/govmomi/tree/main/govc.
How to install govc
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install govc.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install govc on Mac?
Run brew install govc in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is govc open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does govc 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 govc?
It was installed 265 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2165 in this catalogue.
What version of govc is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.56.1.