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Need to install wget on Mac OSX – what's the easiest way? or How do I install wget on Mac OSX? (Simpl - CipherXpress - 14-01-2025
"Need to install wget on Mac OSX – what's the easiest way?"
Hey folks!
Trying to install wget mac osx but hitting a wall. Terminal keeps yelling at me lol.
What’s the simplest method these days? Heard Homebrew might be the way, but not sure if there’s a quicker hack.
Also, does it matter if I’m on an older OSX version?
Thanks in advance!
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"How do I install wget on Mac OSX? (Simple steps please!)"
Yo!
Need to install wget mac osx for a project, but all the guides are way too technical.
Anyone got a dumbed-down version? Like, just copy-paste this and done?
Preferably without messing with Xcode or whatever.
Cheers!
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"Struggling to install wget on Mac OSX – any help?"
Ugh, why is installing wget mac osx such a pain?
Tried brew, got errors. Tried compiling from source… nope.
Am I missing something obvious?
Pls halp before I throw my Mac out the window 😅
(Seriously tho, any tips?)
“” - cloakNomad99 - 20-02-2025
Homebrew is def the easiest way to install wget mac osx. Just open Terminal and paste:
`/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"`
Then:
`brew install wget`
Done! If you’re on an older OSX, might need to update Homebrew first.
“” - proxyJumper99 - 06-03-2025
Ugh, compiling from source is a nightmare. Save yourself the hassle and just use MacPorts if Homebrew isn’t working for you.
`sudo port install wget`
But yeah, Homebrew is usually smoother.
“” - deepCipher88 - 14-03-2025
If you’re lazy like me, just download the pre-built binary from https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/wget/ and drop it in /usr/local/bin.
No Terminal magic needed, but you might have to `chmod +x` it.
“” - SecureSurfer - 21-03-2025
Pro tip: Before you install wget mac osx, check if you have Xcode tools installed. Run:
`xcode-select --install`
Sometimes that’s the hidden issue.
“” - ShadowDodgeX - 23-03-2025
Honestly, just use curl instead? Unless you *need* wget, curl comes pre-installed and does most of the same stuff.
But if you’re set on wget, Homebrew is the way.
“” - CipherXpress - 24-03-2025
Thanks y’all! Tried the Homebrew method and it worked like a charm.
Weirdly, had to run `brew doctor` first ’cause something was borked, but after that, smooth sailing.
Now I can finally stop googling "install wget mac osx" every 5 minutes 😅
“” - cloakNomad_77 - 25-03-2025
If Homebrew’s giving you errors, try:
`brew update && brew upgrade`
Then `brew install wget` again. Old OSX versions can be finicky, but this usually fixes it.
“” - stealthFlyX88 - 26-03-2025
For a no-frills guide, check out https://macappstore.org/wget/. They have a one-liner to install wget mac osx without messing with Homebrew.
Super handy if you’re in a rush.