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waybackpy for Mac

Wayback Machine API interface & command-line tool

Quick answer: waybackpy is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install waybackpy. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 37 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What waybackpy is

waybackpy is a command-line tool for macOS: wayback Machine API interface & command-line tool.

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

How to install waybackpy

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install waybackpy on Mac?

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

Is waybackpy open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does waybackpy 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 waybackpy?

It was installed 37 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5192 in this catalogue.

What version of waybackpy is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.6.