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rtk for Mac

CLI proxy to minimize LLM token consumption

Quick answer: rtk is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rtk. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 20,526 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rtk is

rtk is a AI tool for macOS: CLI proxy to minimize LLM token consumption.

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 rtk

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

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 rtk on Mac?

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

Is rtk open source?

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

Does rtk 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 rtk?

It was installed 20,526 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #96 in this catalogue.

What version of rtk is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.0.