What is Anchor Wallet?
EOSIO Desktop Wallet and Authenticator
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask anchor-walletHow to Install Anchor Wallet on Mac
Follow these steps to install Anchor Wallet using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.
- 1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
- 2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
- 3
Run
brew install --cask anchor-walletPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask anchor-wallet - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm anchor-wallet is installed, then try `anchor-wallet --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Anchor Wallet
Run `anchor-wallet` in your Terminal to start using it.
Troubleshooting
- • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with
sudo. - • If Homebrew can't find the package, run
brew updatefirst to refresh the package list. - • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at
/opt/homebrew(the default for M-series chips).
Key Features
Easy installation via Homebrew
Regular updates and maintenance
Free to use
Professional support available
Pros
- Simple one-command installation
- Well-maintained and regularly updated
- Completely free to use
Cons
- Requires Homebrew to be installed
- macOS only
Frequently Asked Questions about Anchor Wallet
How do I install Anchor Wallet on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask anchor-wallet. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run anchor-wallet from Terminal.Is Anchor Wallet free?
Yes, Anchor Wallet is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Anchor Wallet?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask anchor-wallet. Homebrew will remove Anchor Wallet and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Anchor Wallet?
There are several finance & crypto apps available for macOS. Browse the Finance & Crypto category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Anchor Wallet to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask anchor-wallet in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Anchor Wallet work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Anchor Wallet can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
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