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uvw for Mac

Header-only, event based, tiny and easy to use libuv wrapper in modern C++

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

What uvw is

uvw is a command-line tool for macOS: header-only, event based, tiny and easy to use libuv wrapper in modern C++.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/skypjack/uvw.

How to install uvw

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install uvw on Mac?

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

Is uvw open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does uvw 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 uvw?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10304 in this catalogue.

What version of uvw is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.4.0.