hashcat

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Formula Security v7.1.2

World's fastest and most advanced password recovery utility

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Install hashcat on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install hashcat`. hashcat is a Security command-line package with version 7.1.2. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

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

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for hashcat.

-31.0% vs 90d avg
30 Days
846 total installs
28 installs / day avg
90 Days
3.7K total installs
41 installs / day avg
1 Year
16.6K total installs
46 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install hashcat with Homebrew?

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

What kind of package is hashcat?

hashcat is a Security Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 7.1.2.

What should I review before installing hashcat?

Review the runtime dependencies (minizip, xxhash) and build dependencies (python@3.14, gnu-sed) along with any caveats before installing.

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