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node-sass for Mac

JavaScript implementation of a Sass compiler

Quick answer: node-sass is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install node-sass. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 199 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What node-sass is

node-sass is a command-line tool for macOS: javaScript implementation of a Sass compiler.

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/sass/dart-sass.

How to install node-sass

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

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 node-sass on Mac?

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

Is node-sass open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does node-sass 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 node-sass?

It was installed 199 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2488 in this catalogue.

What version of node-sass is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.106.1.