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OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Mac

Boot loader to inject/patch current features for unsupported Macs

Quick answer: OpenCore Legacy Patcher is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask opencore-patcher. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 70 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenCore Legacy Patcher is

OpenCore Legacy Patcher is a utility for macOS: boot loader to inject/patch current features for unsupported Macs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/.

How to install OpenCore Legacy Patcher

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

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 OpenCore Legacy Patcher on Mac?

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

Is OpenCore Legacy Patcher open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OpenCore Legacy Patcher run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenCore Legacy Patcher?

It was installed 70 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4026 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenCore Legacy Patcher is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.1.