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nbytes for Mac

Library of byte handling functions extracted from Node.js core

Quick answer: nbytes is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nbytes. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 91 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nbytes is

nbytes is a command-line tool for macOS: library of byte handling functions extracted from Node.js core.

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/nodejs/nbytes.

How to install nbytes

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

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 nbytes on Mac?

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

Is nbytes open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nbytes 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 nbytes?

It was installed 91 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3597 in this catalogue.

What version of nbytes is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.1.4.