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stellar-core for Mac

Backbone of the Stellar (XLM) network

Quick answer: stellar-core is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install stellar-core. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What stellar-core is

stellar-core is a networking tool for macOS: backbone of the Stellar (XLM) network.

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 stellar-core

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install stellar-core on Mac?

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

Is stellar-core open source?

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

Does stellar-core 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 stellar-core?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6253 in this catalogue.

What version of stellar-core is current?

The latest packaged version is 30.0.0.