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 You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Datadog Security CLI work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?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