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mklittlefs for Mac

Creates LittleFS images for ESP8266, ESP32, Pico RP2040, and RP2350

Quick answer: mklittlefs is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mklittlefs. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mklittlefs is

mklittlefs is a command-line tool for macOS: creates LittleFS images for ESP8266, ESP32, Pico RP2040, and RP2350.

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/earlephilhower/mklittlefs.

How to install mklittlefs

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mklittlefs on Mac?

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

Is mklittlefs open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mklittlefs 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 mklittlefs?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7582 in this catalogue.

What version of mklittlefs is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.1.0.