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Burp Suite Community Edition

Q: How do I uninstall Burp Suite Community Edition?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask burp-suite@early-adopter`. Homebrew will remove Burp Suite Community Edition and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Burp Suite Community Edition to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask burp-suite@early-adopter` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Web security testing toolkit

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version2026.6Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Burp Suite Community Edition?

Web security testing toolkit

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask burp-suite@early-adopter

Official Website

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How to Install Burp Suite Community Edition on Mac

Follow these steps to install Burp Suite Community Edition 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 burp-suite@early-adopter
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask burp-suite@early-adopter
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm burp-suite@early-adopter is installed, then try `burp-suite@early-adopter --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Burp Suite Community Edition
Run `burp-suite@early-adopter` 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 Burp Suite Community Edition

How do I install Burp Suite Community Edition on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask burp-suite@early-adopter. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run burp-suite@early-adopter from Terminal.

Is Burp Suite Community Edition free?

Yes, Burp Suite Community Edition is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Burp Suite Community Edition?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask burp-suite@early-adopter. Homebrew will remove Burp Suite Community Edition and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Burp Suite Community Edition?

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How do I update Burp Suite Community Edition to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask burp-suite@early-adopter in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Burp Suite Community Edition work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Burp Suite Community Edition can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.