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rootlesskit for Mac

Linux-native "fake root" for implementing rootless containers

Quick answer: rootlesskit is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rootlesskit. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 316 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rootlesskit is

rootlesskit is a command-line tool for macOS: linux-native "fake root" for implementing rootless containers.

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/rootless-containers/rootlesskit.

How to install rootlesskit

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rootlesskit on Mac?

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

Is rootlesskit open source?

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

Does rootlesskit 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 rootlesskit?

It was installed 316 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1958 in this catalogue.

What version of rootlesskit is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.3.0.