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linux-headers@6.8 for Mac

Header files of the Linux kernel

Quick answer: linux-headers@6.8 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install linux-headers@6.8. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What linux-headers@6.8 is

linux-headers@6.8 is a command-line tool for macOS: header files of the Linux kernel.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence.

How to install linux-headers@6.8

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install linux-headers@6.8.

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 linux-headers@6.8 on Mac?

Run brew install linux-headers@6.8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is linux-headers@6.8 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Linux-syscall-note licence.

Does linux-headers@6.8 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 linux-headers@6.8?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7239 in this catalogue.

What version of linux-headers@6.8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.8.12.