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saf-cli for Mac

CLI for the MITRE Security Automation Framework (SAF)

Quick answer: saf-cli is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install saf-cli. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What saf-cli is

saf-cli is a command-line tool for macOS: CLI for the MITRE Security Automation Framework (SAF).

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 saf-cli

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install saf-cli on Mac?

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

Is saf-cli open source?

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

Does saf-cli 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 saf-cli?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10238 in this catalogue.

What version of saf-cli is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.7.0.