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Audio Hijack

Records audio from any application

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryMedia & Entertainment
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version4.5.9Catalog version

What is Audio Hijack?

Records audio from any application

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask audio-hijack
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How to Install Audio Hijack on Mac

Follow these steps to install Audio Hijack using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask audio-hijack

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask audio-hijack
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm audio-hijack is installed, then try `audio-hijack --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Audio Hijack

    Run `audio-hijack` 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 update first 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 Audio Hijack

How do I install Audio Hijack on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask audio-hijack. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run audio-hijack from Terminal.
Is Audio Hijack free?
Yes, Audio Hijack is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Audio Hijack?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask audio-hijack. Homebrew will remove Audio Hijack and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Audio Hijack?
There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Audio Hijack to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask audio-hijack in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Audio Hijack work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Audio Hijack 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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