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Formula Utilities v31.1

GNU Emacs text editor

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Install emacs on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install emacs`. emacs is a Utilities command-line package with version 31.1. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install emacs
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for emacs.

-20.2% vs 90d avg
30 Days
3.2K total installs
108 installs / day avg
90 Days
12.2K total installs
135 installs / day avg
1 Year
54.3K total installs
149 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install emacs with Homebrew?

Run brew install emacs in Terminal to install emacs as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is emacs?

emacs is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 31.1.

What should I review before installing emacs?

Review the runtime dependencies (gmp, gnutls, tree-sitter) and build dependencies (pkgconf, texinfo) along with any caveats before installing.

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