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libharu for Mac

Library for generating PDF files

Quick answer: libharu is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libharu. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libharu is

libharu is a command-line tool for macOS: library for generating PDF files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/libharu/libharu.

How to install libharu

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

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 libharu on Mac?

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

Is libharu open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does libharu 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 libharu?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6536 in this catalogue.

What version of libharu is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.6.