libcap

Popular
Formula Utilities v2.78

User-space interfaces to POSIX 1003.1e capabilities

When to use

User-space interfaces to POSIX 1003.1e capabilities. Use libcap when you want a widely used utilities command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 729K installs over the last year.

About

Install libcap on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install libcap`. libcap is a Utilities command-line package with version 2.78. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

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

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for libcap.

-10.6% vs 90d avg
30 Days
167.5K total installs
5.6K installs / day avg
90 Days
562.1K total installs
6.2K installs / day avg
1 Year
729.0K total installs
2.0K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install libcap with Homebrew?

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

What kind of package is libcap?

libcap is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2.78.

What should I review before installing libcap?

Review any caveats, conflicts, license details, and the official homepage before installing.

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