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Install perl on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install perl`. perl is a Utilities command-line package with version 5.44.0. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

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

Dependencies

Installation Notes

By default non-brewed cpan modules are installed to the Cellar. If you wish
for your modules to persist across updates we recommend using `local::lib`.

You can set that up like this:
  PERL_MM_OPT="INSTALL_BASE=$HOME/perl5" cpan local::lib
And add the following to your shell profile e.g. ~/.profile or ~/.zshrc
  eval "$(perl -I$HOME/perl5/lib/perl5 -Mlocal::lib=$HOME/perl5)"

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for perl.

+19.6% vs 90d avg
30 Days
27.4K total installs
914 installs / day avg
90 Days
68.8K total installs
764 installs / day avg
1 Year
239.9K total installs
657 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install perl with Homebrew?

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

What kind of package is perl?

perl is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 5.44.0.

What should I review before installing perl?

Review the runtime dependencies (gdbm) and build dependencies (none listed) along with any caveats before installing.

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