MacPorts

What is MacPorts?

A package management system for Mac OS X, MacPorts is an open-source project that simplifies compiling, installing, upgrading, and removal of other open-source software on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and later, running on Intel or Apple Silicon. As of June 2022, MacPorts has nearly 30,000 active ports that can be easily searched on the project's website. The MacPorts system offers several features to streamline software management on macOS

Highlights

• Extensive port library: MacPorts provides access to a vast collection of over 30,000 open-source software packages for installation and management
• Cross-platform compatibility: MacPorts supports both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs, ensuring a consistent software management experience across different hardware architectures
• Automatic dependency resolution: The system automatically handles the installation and management of software dependencies, simplifying the overall package management process
• Flexible port customization: Users can customize port configurations to suit their specific needs, tailoring the software installation to their preferences.