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 You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does CPU Info work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?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