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ncurses
PopularFormula Utilities v6.6
Text-based UI library
When to use
Text-based UI library. Use ncurses 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 1.6M installs over the last year.
About
Install ncurses on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install ncurses`. ncurses is a Utilities command-line package with version 6.6. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
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brew install ncurses
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for ncurses.
30 Days
81.0K total installs
2.7K installs / day avg
90 Days
330.4K total installs
3.7K installs / day avg
1 Year
1.6M total installs
4.3K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install ncurses with Homebrew?
Run brew install ncurses in Terminal to install ncurses as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is ncurses?
ncurses is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 6.6.
What should I review before installing ncurses?
Review any caveats, conflicts, license details, and the official homepage before installing.