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librefang for Mac

Self-hostable operating system for autonomous AI agents

Quick answer: librefang is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install librefang. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What librefang is

librefang is a command-line tool for macOS: self-hostable operating system for autonomous AI agents.

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 librefang

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

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 librefang on Mac?

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

Is librefang open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does librefang 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 librefang?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6214 in this catalogue.

What version of librefang is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.16.