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yosys for Mac

Framework for Verilog RTL synthesis

Quick answer: yosys is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install yosys. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 830 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What yosys is

yosys is a command-line tool for macOS: framework for Verilog RTL synthesis.

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

How to install yosys

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install yosys on Mac?

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

Is yosys open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does yosys 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 yosys?

It was installed 830 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1169 in this catalogue.

What version of yosys is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.70.