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grpcurl for Mac

Like cURL, but for gRPC

Quick answer: grpcurl is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install grpcurl. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2,447 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What grpcurl is

grpcurl is a command-line tool for macOS: like cURL, but for gRPC.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install grpcurl

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

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 grpcurl on Mac?

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

Is grpcurl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does grpcurl 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 grpcurl?

It was installed 2,447 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #585 in this catalogue.

What version of grpcurl is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.4.