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readline
PopularFormula Utilities v8.3.6
Library for command-line editing
When to use
Library for command-line editing. Use readline 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 2.7M installs over the last year.
About
Install readline on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install readline`. readline is a Utilities command-line package with version 8.3.6. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
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brew install readline
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for readline.
30 Days
172.0K total installs
5.7K installs / day avg
90 Days
432.3K total installs
4.8K installs / day avg
1 Year
2.7M total installs
7.5K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install readline with Homebrew?
Run brew install readline in Terminal to install readline as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is readline?
readline is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 8.3.6.
What should I review before installing readline?
Review any caveats, conflicts, license details, and the official homepage before installing.