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xplr for Mac

Hackable, minimal, fast TUI file explorer

Quick answer: xplr is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xplr. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 169 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xplr is

xplr is a command-line tool for macOS: hackable, minimal, fast TUI file explorer.

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 xplr

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

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 xplr on Mac?

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

Is xplr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xplr 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 xplr?

It was installed 169 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2671 in this catalogue.

What version of xplr is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.2.