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libngtcp2 for Mac

IETF QUIC protocol implementation

Quick answer: libngtcp2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libngtcp2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,871 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libngtcp2 is

libngtcp2 is a command-line tool for macOS: IETF QUIC protocol implementation.

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 libngtcp2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libngtcp2.

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 libngtcp2 on Mac?

Run brew install libngtcp2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libngtcp2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libngtcp2 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 libngtcp2?

It was installed 3,871 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #411 in this catalogue.

What version of libngtcp2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.25.0.