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Duplicacy Command Line Version

Cloud backup tool

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategorySystem Utilities
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version3.2.5Catalog version

What is Duplicacy Command Line Version?

Cloud backup tool

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask duplicacy-cli
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How to Install Duplicacy Command Line Version on Mac

Follow these steps to install Duplicacy Command Line Version 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 duplicacy-cli

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask duplicacy-cli
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

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

  5. 5

    Launch Duplicacy Command Line Version

    Run `duplicacy-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 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 Duplicacy Command Line Version

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 You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.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