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platformio for Mac

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Quick answer: platformio is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install platformio. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,538 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What platformio is

platformio is a command-line tool for macOS: your Gateway to Embedded Software Development Excellence.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install platformio

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

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 platformio on Mac?

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

Is platformio open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does platformio 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 platformio?

It was installed 1,538 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #784 in this catalogue.

What version of platformio is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.2.0.