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lmod for Mac

Lua-based environment modules system to modify PATH variable

Quick answer: lmod is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lmod. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 107 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lmod is

lmod is a command-line tool for macOS: lua-based environment modules system to modify PATH variable.

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 lmod

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

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 lmod on Mac?

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

Is lmod open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lmod 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 lmod?

It was installed 107 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3343 in this catalogue.

What version of lmod is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.4.5.