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otf2 for Mac

Open Trace Format 2 file handling library

Quick answer: otf2 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install otf2. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What otf2 is

otf2 is a command-line tool for macOS: open Trace Format 2 file handling library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install otf2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install otf2.

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 otf2 on Mac?

Run brew install otf2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is otf2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does otf2 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 otf2?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8197 in this catalogue.

What version of otf2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.