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zig@0.16 for Mac

Programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and clarity

Quick answer: zig@0.16 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zig@0.16. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 211 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zig@0.16 is

zig@0.16 is a developer tool for macOS: programming language designed for robustness, optimality, and clarity.

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 zig@0.16

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install zig@0.16.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install zig@0.16 on Mac?

Run brew install zig@0.16 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is zig@0.16 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does zig@0.16 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 zig@0.16?

It was installed 211 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2421 in this catalogue.

What version of zig@0.16 is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.16.0.