expect

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Formula Development v5.45.4

Program that can automate interactive applications

About

Install expect on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install expect`. expect is a Development command-line package with version 5.45.4. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

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

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Conflicts With

ircd-hybridbash-snippets

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for expect.

+5.8% vs 90d avg
30 Days
2.1K total installs
70 installs / day avg
90 Days
6.0K total installs
67 installs / day avg
1 Year
32.2K total installs
88 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install expect with Homebrew?

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

What kind of package is expect?

expect is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 5.45.4.

What should I review before installing expect?

Review the runtime dependencies (tcl-tk@8) and build dependencies (autoconf, automake, libtool) along with any caveats before installing.

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