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nfd2nfc for Mac

Convert filesystem entry names from NFD to NFC for cross-platform compatibility

Quick answer: nfd2nfc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nfd2nfc. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nfd2nfc is

nfd2nfc is a command-line tool for macOS: convert filesystem entry names from NFD to NFC for cross-platform compatibility.

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/elgar328/nfd2nfc.

How to install nfd2nfc

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install nfd2nfc.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nfd2nfc on Mac?

Run brew install nfd2nfc in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is nfd2nfc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nfd2nfc 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 nfd2nfc?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6695 in this catalogue.

What version of nfd2nfc is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.0.