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rxvt-unicode for Mac

Rxvt fork with Unicode support

Quick answer: rxvt-unicode is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rxvt-unicode. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rxvt-unicode is

rxvt-unicode is a command-line tool for macOS: rxvt fork with Unicode support.

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-only licence.

How to install rxvt-unicode

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install rxvt-unicode on Mac?

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

Is rxvt-unicode open source?

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

Does rxvt-unicode 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 rxvt-unicode?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6997 in this catalogue.

What version of rxvt-unicode is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.31.