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timelimit for Mac

Limit a process's absolute execution time

Quick answer: timelimit is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install timelimit. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What timelimit is

timelimit is a command-line tool for macOS: limit a process's absolute execution time.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install timelimit

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install timelimit on Mac?

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

Is timelimit open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does timelimit 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 timelimit?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10283 in this catalogue.

What version of timelimit is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.5.