How to Install Shhh on macOS
Shhh is an open-source command-line tool for generating secure, random passwords. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Shhh on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following:
- A macOS machine with administrative access
- Homebrew package manager installed
Install Shhh
To install Shhh, follow these steps:
Open Terminal, which is located in the Applications -> Utilities folder.
Install the Command Line Tools for Xcode, if you haven't already installed them:
xcode-select --installInstall Homebrew by running the following command in Terminal:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"Update Homebrew to make sure it's up to date:
brew updateUse Homebrew to install Shhh:
brew install smallwat3r/tap/shhhVerify that Shhh was installed correctly by running the following command:
shhh --helpIf everything was installed correctly, you should see the help menu for Shhh.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Shhh! You can now use it to generate secure, random passwords whenever you need them.