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peru for Mac

Dependency retriever for version control and archives

Quick answer: peru is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install peru. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What peru is

peru is a command-line tool for macOS: dependency retriever for version control and archives.

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/buildinspace/peru.

How to install peru

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

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 peru on Mac?

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

Is peru open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does peru 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 peru?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7981 in this catalogue.

What version of peru is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.5.