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mapserver for Mac

Publish spatial data and interactive mapping apps to the web

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

What mapserver is

mapserver is a command-line tool for macOS: publish spatial data and interactive mapping apps to the web.

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 mapserver

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mapserver on Mac?

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

Is mapserver open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mapserver 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 mapserver?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6817 in this catalogue.

What version of mapserver is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.6.6.