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zizmor for Mac

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Quick answer: zizmor is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zizmor. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 6,147 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zizmor is

zizmor is a command-line tool for macOS: find security issues in GitHub Actions setups.

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 zizmor

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

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 zizmor on Mac?

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

Is zizmor open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does zizmor 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 zizmor?

It was installed 6,147 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #277 in this catalogue.

What version of zizmor is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.31.1.