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octobuild for Mac

Compiler cache for Unreal Engine

Quick answer: octobuild is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install octobuild. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What octobuild is

octobuild is a command-line tool for macOS: compiler cache for Unreal Engine.

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/octobuild/octobuild.

How to install octobuild

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

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 octobuild on Mac?

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

Is octobuild open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does octobuild 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 octobuild?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5825 in this catalogue.

What version of octobuild is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.0.