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janet for Mac

Dynamic language and bytecode vm

Quick answer: janet is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install janet. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What janet is

janet is a command-line tool for macOS: dynamic language and bytecode vm.

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 janet

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

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 janet on Mac?

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

Is janet open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does janet 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 janet?

It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4608 in this catalogue.

What version of janet is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.42.1.