xz
Popular
General-purpose data compression with high compression ratio
lz4
PopularFormula Utilities v1.10.0
Extremely Fast Compression algorithm
When to use
Extremely Fast Compression algorithm. Use lz4 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 2.1M installs over the last year.
About
Install lz4 on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install lz4`. lz4 is a Utilities command-line package with version 1.10.0. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install lz4
Build Dependencies
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for lz4.
30 Days
95.5K total installs
3.2K installs / day avg
90 Days
343.5K total installs
3.8K installs / day avg
1 Year
2.1M total installs
5.7K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install lz4 with Homebrew?
Run brew install lz4 in Terminal to install lz4 as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is lz4?
lz4 is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 1.10.0.
What should I review before installing lz4?
Review the runtime dependencies (none listed) and build dependencies (cmake) along with any caveats before installing.