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libb2 for Mac

Secure hashing function

Quick answer: libb2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libb2. It is distributed under the CC0-1.0 licence. It has 266 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libb2 is

libb2 is a command-line tool for macOS: secure hashing function.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the CC0-1.0 licence.

How to install libb2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libb2.

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 libb2 on Mac?

Run brew install libb2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libb2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CC0-1.0 licence.

Does libb2 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 libb2?

It was installed 266 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2163 in this catalogue.

What version of libb2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.98.1.