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nghttp2 for Mac

HTTP/2 C Library

Quick answer: nghttp2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nghttp2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,533 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nghttp2 is

nghttp2 is a command-line tool for macOS: HTTP/2 C Library.

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 nghttp2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install nghttp2.

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 nghttp2 on Mac?

Run brew install nghttp2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is nghttp2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nghttp2 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 nghttp2?

It was installed 1,533 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #789 in this catalogue.

What version of nghttp2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.70.0.