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oils-for-unix for Mac

Bash-compatible Unix shell with more consistent syntax and semantics

Quick answer: oils-for-unix is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install oils-for-unix. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What oils-for-unix is

oils-for-unix is a terminal emulator for macOS: bash-compatible Unix shell with more consistent syntax and semantics.

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 oils-for-unix

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

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 oils-for-unix on Mac?

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

Is oils-for-unix open source?

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

Does oils-for-unix 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 oils-for-unix?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6439 in this catalogue.

What version of oils-for-unix is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.38.0.