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unicorn for Mac

Lightweight multi-architecture CPU emulation framework

Quick answer: unicorn is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install unicorn. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 106 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What unicorn is

unicorn is a command-line tool for macOS: lightweight multi-architecture CPU emulation framework.

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-2.0-only AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install unicorn

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

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 unicorn on Mac?

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

Is unicorn open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does unicorn 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 unicorn?

It was installed 106 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3366 in this catalogue.

What version of unicorn is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.4.