pkgconf for Mac
Package compiler and linker metadata toolkit
brew install pkgconf. It is distributed under the ISC licence.
It has 124,349 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What pkgconf is
pkgconf is a command-line tool for macOS: package compiler and linker metadata toolkit.
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/pkgconf/pkgconf.
How to install pkgconf
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install pkgconf.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install pkgconf on Mac?
Run brew install pkgconf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is pkgconf open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.
Does pkgconf 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 pkgconf?
It was installed 124,349 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8 in this catalogue.
What version of pkgconf is current?
The latest packaged version is 3.0.10.