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pacparser for Mac

Library to parse proxy auto-config (PAC) files

Quick answer: pacparser is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pacparser. It is distributed under the LGPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 43 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pacparser is

pacparser is a networking tool for macOS: library to parse proxy auto-config (PAC) files.

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/manugarg/pacparser.

How to install pacparser

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pacparser on Mac?

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

Is pacparser open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does pacparser 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 pacparser?

It was installed 43 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4886 in this catalogue.

What version of pacparser is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.5.3.