ncompress for Mac
Fast, simple LZW file compressor
brew install ncompress. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence.
It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What ncompress is
ncompress is a command-line tool for macOS: fast, simple LZW file compressor.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence.
How to install ncompress
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install ncompress.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install ncompress on Mac?
Run brew install ncompress in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is ncompress open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.
Does ncompress 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 ncompress?
It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9804 in this catalogue.
What version of ncompress is current?
The latest packaged version is 5.0.