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xxhash for Mac

Extremely fast non-cryptographic hash algorithm

Quick answer: xxhash is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xxhash. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 826 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xxhash is

xxhash is a security tool for macOS: extremely fast non-cryptographic hash algorithm.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install xxhash

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

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 xxhash on Mac?

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

Is xxhash open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause AND GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does xxhash 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 xxhash?

It was installed 826 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1177 in this catalogue.

What version of xxhash is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.4.