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zlib-ng for Mac

Zlib replacement with optimizations for next generation systems

Quick answer: zlib-ng is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zlib-ng. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 19 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zlib-ng is

zlib-ng is a command-line tool for macOS: zlib replacement with optimizations for next generation systems.

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/zlib-ng/zlib-ng.

How to install zlib-ng

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

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 zlib-ng on Mac?

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

Is zlib-ng open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does zlib-ng 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 zlib-ng?

It was installed 19 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6741 in this catalogue.

What version of zlib-ng is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.3.