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nixpacks for Mac

App source + Nix packages + Docker = Image

Quick answer: nixpacks is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nixpacks. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 51 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nixpacks is

nixpacks is a DevOps tool for macOS: app source + Nix packages + Docker = Image.

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 nixpacks

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

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 nixpacks on Mac?

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

Is nixpacks open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does nixpacks 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 nixpacks?

It was installed 51 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4551 in this catalogue.

What version of nixpacks is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.41.0.