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wasi-libc for Mac

Libc implementation for WebAssembly

Quick answer: wasi-libc is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install wasi-libc. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT AND (Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception) licence. It has 54 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What wasi-libc is

wasi-libc is a command-line tool for macOS: libc implementation for WebAssembly.

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 AND MIT AND (Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception) licence.

How to install wasi-libc

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

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 wasi-libc on Mac?

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

Is wasi-libc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 AND MIT AND (Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception) licence.

Does wasi-libc 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 wasi-libc?

It was installed 54 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4470 in this catalogue.

What version of wasi-libc is current?

The latest packaged version is 34.