![]() ![]() However, what you can do is uninstall the entire Xcode app if you'd prefer to only access these tools and not a whole load of software that isn't going to be of much use. Mac OS X 10.9 onward, Xcode was already installed, which is why you aren't able to download these tools. If you get an error message that says, "Can't install the software because it is not currently available from the Software Update server," it means you've already got the Xcode package on your Mac. What happens if I encounter problems downloading these? ![]() These tools like small executable apps (which they are): Please note that this is the root /Library of your macOS/OS X, not the ~/Library directory.Īll of these tools can also be found in this folder: /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools/usr/bin/ To access or view everything you've now got, go to the following directory: For example, one of the advantages of having these tools is you can install new apps and software directly from the source code instead of needing to go through the package manager and usual download route. With this new download, you should have access to 61 Unix command line tools. In that location, find the app called Install Command Line Developer Tools - it will have a blue icon with an arrow like in the screenshot above.Ĭlick this app and then try the Terminal method explained above. If the Terminal combination didn't work, open the Finder > Go to Folder. Enjoy using your new Unix command line tools!Īlternative way to install command line tools
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