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nmstatectl for Mac

Command-line tool that manages host networking settings in a declarative manner

Quick answer: nmstatectl is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nmstatectl. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nmstatectl is

nmstatectl is a networking tool for macOS: command-line tool that manages host networking settings in a declarative manner.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install nmstatectl

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nmstatectl on Mac?

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

Is nmstatectl open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does nmstatectl 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 nmstatectl?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6696 in this catalogue.

What version of nmstatectl is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.62.