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zix for Mac

C99 portability and data structure library

Quick answer: zix is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zix. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zix is

zix is a command-line tool for macOS: C99 portability and data structure library.

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://gitlab.com/drobilla/zix.

How to install zix

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

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 zix on Mac?

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

Is zix open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does zix 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 zix?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10826 in this catalogue.

What version of zix is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.2.