osv-scanner for Mac
Vulnerability scanner which uses the OSV database
brew install osv-scanner. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
It has 3,841 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What osv-scanner is
osv-scanner is a data tool for macOS: vulnerability scanner which uses the OSV database.
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 osv-scanner
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install osv-scanner.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install osv-scanner on Mac?
Run brew install osv-scanner in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is osv-scanner open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does osv-scanner 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 osv-scanner?
It was installed 3,841 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #416 in this catalogue.
What version of osv-scanner is current?
The latest packaged version is 2.7.0.