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magic_enum for Mac

Static reflection for enums (to string, from string, iteration) for modern C++

Quick answer: magic_enum is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install magic_enum. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 26 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What magic_enum is

magic_enum is a command-line tool for macOS: static reflection for enums (to string, from string, iteration) for modern C++.

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/Neargye/magic_enum.

How to install magic_enum

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

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 magic_enum on Mac?

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

Is magic_enum open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does magic_enum 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 magic_enum?

It was installed 26 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5912 in this catalogue.

What version of magic_enum is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.8.