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jbang for Mac

Tool to create, edit and run self-contained source-only Java programs

Quick answer: jbang is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jbang. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 102 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jbang is

jbang is a command-line tool for macOS: tool to create, edit and run self-contained source-only Java programs.

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 jbang

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

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 jbang on Mac?

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

Is jbang open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does jbang 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 jbang?

It was installed 102 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3418 in this catalogue.

What version of jbang is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.142.0.