Installation instructions for macOS

This guide will help you install Theos on your macOS device.

Platform	Minimum OS version	Targets supported
macOS	Mavericks (10.9)	macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and simulators

All of the commands shown in the following instructions are meant to be run as a normal user, not root. Similarly, Theos is meant to be run as a normal user, not root.

1. Install the following prerequisites:

   • Homebrew
     • or MacPorts
     • or Procursus
   • Xcode¹ is mandatory. The Command Line Tools package isn’t sufficient for Theos to work. Xcode includes toolchains for all Apple platforms.

   ^{1 Xcode 5.0 or newer. Xcode 4.4 supported, but only when building for ARMv6 (1st/2nd generation iPhone/iPod touch).}

2. Run the installer:

    bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/theos/theos/master/bin/install-theos)"