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libseccomp for Mac

Interface to the Linux Kernel's syscall filtering mechanism

Quick answer: libseccomp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libseccomp. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libseccomp is

libseccomp is a command-line tool for macOS: interface to the Linux Kernel's syscall filtering mechanism.

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/seccomp/libseccomp.

How to install libseccomp

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

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 libseccomp on Mac?

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

Is libseccomp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

Does libseccomp 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 libseccomp?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8605 in this catalogue.

What version of libseccomp is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.1.