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xtrans for Mac

X.Org: X Network Transport layer shared code

Quick answer: xtrans is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xtrans. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xtrans is

xtrans is a networking tool for macOS: X.Org: X Network Transport layer shared code.

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 xtrans

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xtrans on Mac?

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

Is xtrans open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xtrans 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 xtrans?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6886 in this catalogue.

What version of xtrans is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.0.