Developer Tools
HomebrewWhat is elemental?
Native XML Database with XQuery and XSLT
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask elemental@6How to Install elemental on Mac
Follow these steps to install elemental 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 elemental@6Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask elemental@6 - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm elemental@6 is installed, then try `elemental@6 --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch elemental
Run `elemental@6` 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 elemental
How do I install elemental on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask elemental@6. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run elemental@6 from Terminal.Is elemental free?
Yes, elemental is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall elemental?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask elemental@6. Homebrew will remove elemental and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to elemental?
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 elemental to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask elemental@6 in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does elemental work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, elemental can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
