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reproc for Mac

Cross-platform (C99/C++11) process library

Quick answer: reproc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install reproc. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What reproc is

reproc is a command-line tool for macOS: cross-platform (C99/C++11) process library.

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/daandemeyer/reproc.

How to install reproc

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

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 reproc on Mac?

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

Is reproc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does reproc 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 reproc?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9235 in this catalogue.

What version of reproc is current?

The latest packaged version is 14.2.8.