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proto for Mac

Pluggable multi-language version manager

Quick answer: proto is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install proto. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 265 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What proto is

proto is a command-line tool for macOS: pluggable multi-language version manager.

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

How to install proto

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

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 proto on Mac?

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

Is proto open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does proto 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 proto?

It was installed 265 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2168 in this catalogue.

What version of proto is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.63.2.