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zls for Mac

Language Server for Zig

Quick answer: zls is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install zls. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 494 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What zls is

zls is a command-line tool for macOS: language Server for Zig.

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 zls

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

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 zls on Mac?

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

Is zls open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does zls 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 zls?

It was installed 494 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1545 in this catalogue.

What version of zls is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.17.0.