whois

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Formula Utilities v5.6.6

Lookup tool for domain names and other internet resources

About

Install whois on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install whois`. whois is a Utilities command-line package with version 5.6.6. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Include Homebrew Installation

Install 1 App in Terminal

brew install whois

Source: homebrew/core GitHub Homebrew

Dependencies

libidn2

Build Dependencies

pkgconf

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for whois.

+5.6% vs 90d avg

30 Days

333 total installs

11 installs / day avg

90 Days

946 total installs

11 installs / day avg

1 Year

6.2K total installs

17 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install whois with Homebrew?

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

What kind of package is whois?

whois is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 5.6.6.

What should I review before installing whois?

Review the runtime dependencies (libidn2) and build dependencies (pkgconf) along with any caveats before installing.

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