MacPorts 2.12.7 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesMacPorts is a package manager that makes it simple to install open source software on a Mac. macOS ships with a limited set of Unix tools, and versions can lag behind, so developers and power users use MacPorts to fetch, compile and install thousands of ready made packages called ports. One short command can install a tool along with everything it depends on, and another command keeps your whole collection up to date. It suits people who work in the Terminal or need current versions of programming languages and libraries.
Features of MacPorts
- Install thousands of open source tools, libraries and applications as ports
- Automatic handling of dependencies for each package you install
- Simple commands to search, install, upgrade and remove software
- Regular self update command that refreshes MacPorts and its ports tree
- Package installers matched to each supported version of macOS
How to Download
Start on the official install page and first make sure you have Xcode and the Apple command line developer tools, which MacPorts needs in order to build software. Then download the package installer made for your version of macOS and run it like any normal installer. You can Download from the official site from the MacPorts install page. If you already use MacPorts, the project recommends updating with its self update command rather than reinstalling from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MacPorts free?
Yes. MacPorts is a free open source project, and the software it installs is open source as well.
What do I need before installing?
You need Xcode and the command line developer tools from Apple. The official install page explains how to add them.
How do I update MacPorts itself?
Run the self update command described on the official site. It updates both the MacPorts base and the list of available ports.
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