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proof-general for Mac

Emacs-based generic interface for theorem provers

Quick answer: proof-general is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install proof-general. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

What proof-general is

proof-general is a command-line tool for macOS: emacs-based generic interface for theorem provers.

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

How to install proof-general

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

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 proof-general on Mac?

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

Is proof-general open source?

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

Does proof-general 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 proof-general?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of proof-general is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.5.