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mandoc for Mac

UNIX manpage compiler toolset

Quick answer: mandoc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mandoc. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mandoc is

mandoc is a command-line tool for macOS: UNIX manpage compiler toolset.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the ISC licence.

How to install mandoc

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

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 mandoc on Mac?

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

Is mandoc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does mandoc 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 mandoc?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6816 in this catalogue.

What version of mandoc is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.14.6.