re2
PopularFormula Utilities v2025
Alternative to backtracking PCRE-style regular expression engines
About
Install re2 on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install re2`. re2 is a Utilities command-line package with version 2025-11-05. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install re2
Dependencies
Build Dependencies
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for re2.
30 Days
10.0K total installs
332 installs / day avg
90 Days
23.6K total installs
262 installs / day avg
1 Year
101.1K total installs
277 installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install re2 with Homebrew?
Run brew install re2 in Terminal to install re2 as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is re2?
re2 is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2025-11-05.
What should I review before installing re2?
Review the runtime dependencies (abseil) and build dependencies (cmake) along with any caveats before installing.
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