Web Browsers
HomebrewWhat is BrowserStack Local Testing?
Test localhost and staging websites
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask browserstacklocalHow to Install BrowserStack Local Testing on Mac
Follow these steps to install BrowserStack Local Testing 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 browserstacklocalPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask browserstacklocal - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm browserstacklocal is installed, then try `browserstacklocal --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch BrowserStack Local Testing
Run `browserstacklocal` 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 BrowserStack Local Testing
How do I install BrowserStack Local Testing on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask browserstacklocal. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run browserstacklocal from Terminal.Is BrowserStack Local Testing free?
Yes, BrowserStack Local Testing is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall BrowserStack Local Testing?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask browserstacklocal. Homebrew will remove BrowserStack Local Testing and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to BrowserStack Local Testing?
There are several web browsers apps available for macOS. Browse the Web Browsers category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update BrowserStack Local Testing to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask browserstacklocal in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does BrowserStack Local Testing work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, BrowserStack Local Testing can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
