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Keka External Helper for Mac

Helper application for the Keka file archiver

Quick answer: Keka External Helper is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask kekaexternalhelper. The project is open source. It has 75 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Keka External Helper is

Keka External Helper is a utility for macOS: helper application for the Keka file archiver.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/aonez/Keka/wiki/Default-application.

How to install Keka External Helper

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

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 Keka External Helper on Mac?

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

Is Keka External Helper open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: aonez/Keka.

Does Keka External Helper run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Keka External Helper?

It was installed 75 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3919 in this catalogue.

What version of Keka External Helper is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0,1.4.4.