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libversion for Mac

Advanced version string comparison library

Quick answer: libversion is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libversion. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libversion is

libversion is a command-line tool for macOS: advanced version string comparison library.

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/repology/libversion.

How to install libversion

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libversion on Mac?

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

Is libversion open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libversion 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 libversion?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10573 in this catalogue.

What version of libversion is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.4.