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z for Mac

Tracks most-used directories to make cd smarter

Quick answer: z is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install z. It is distributed under the WTFPL licence. It has 140 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What z is

z is a command-line tool for macOS: tracks most-used directories to make cd smarter.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/rupa/z.

How to install z

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

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 z on Mac?

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

Is z open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the WTFPL licence.

Does z 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 z?

It was installed 140 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2940 in this catalogue.

What version of z is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.