MacPorts is an open-source package management system for macOS that simplifies the process of installing, compiling, and managing open-source software. The MacPorts Base is the core infrastructure that provides the command-line tools and framework necessary for managing ports, which are package definitions containing build and installation instructions. MacPorts supports a wide range of software and offers a consistent environment for software installation on macOS systems.
Features
- Manages installation of open-source software on macOS
- Provides a vast collection of ports for various applications
- Supports binary and source installations
- Handles dependencies automatically
- Offers variants to customize builds
- Maintains a clean separation from system files
- Open-source under the BSD-3-Clause license
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