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permify for Mac

Open-source authorization service & policy engine based on Google Zanzibar

Quick answer: permify is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install permify. It is distributed under the AGPL-3.0-only licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What permify is

permify is a command-line tool for macOS: open-source authorization service & policy engine based on Google Zanzibar.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.

How to install permify

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install permify on Mac?

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

Is permify open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the AGPL-3.0-only licence.

Does permify 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 permify?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8899 in this catalogue.

What version of permify is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.5.