What is MacPorts FOR MAC?

MacPorts

MacPorts is a handy software package that helps you compile, install, and upgrade OS X applications. These apps are often made for the command line or based on the X11 or Aqua systems.

Getting Started with MacPorts

To kick things off, you'll want to make sure you have both Xcode and the Xcode Command Line Tools installed on your Mac. Once that's done, open your Terminal application and run this command to agree to the Apple Xcode license: sudo xcodebuild -license.

Installing MacPorts

The next step is to launch the MacPorts package. Follow the easy on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After you're done, just open Terminal again and quickly update the port definitions included in it.

The Two Parts of MacPorts

The MacPorts system has two main parts: there's the command line application that helps with software installation, and then there’s a huge collection of open-source software for Mac—organized into 83 different categories!

Browsing Software Easily

You can easily browse through this software collection right inside Terminal to find useful applications. Plus, if you'd rather check it out online first, you can do that on their developer website too.

Installing Software Ports

Once you spot a software port you're interested in, just run the right installation command in Terminal. And don’t worry; if you decide you want to uninstall something later, MacPorts has you covered with simple commands for that too!

Your Access to Open Source Software

Overall, MacPorts gives you quick access to loads of open-source software that's easy to manage using Apple’s Terminal app. With just a few simple commands in Terminal, you can compile, install, upgrade, or uninstall apps without any hassle!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!