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Description:
Tiniest x86-64-linux emulator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: emulator linux cross-platform developer-tools binary-compatibility
Install: brew install blink
About:
Blink is a lightweight, dependency-free x86-64 Linux emulator that allows running Linux binaries on non-Linux systems like macOS. It provides a high-performance, single-file solution for executing ELF executables without the overhead of full virtualization. Its primary value is enabling seamless cross-platform development and execution workflows.
Key Features:
  • Single-file executable with no external dependencies
  • High-performance dynamic recompilation (JIT)
  • Supports Linux ELF binaries on macOS and other platforms
  • Minimal footprint and fast startup time
Use Cases:
  • Running Linux command-line tools on macOS without Docker
  • Cross-platform software development and testing
  • Embedded systems development and emulation
Alternatives:
  • Docker – Docker provides full containerization with higher overhead, while Blink is a lightweight emulator for binary compatibility.
  • QEMU – QEMU is a full system emulator with broader architecture support but significantly more complex and resource-intensive than Blink.
License: ISC
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 7:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b65e5c34
Sep 11, 2024 10:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f0e90146
Sep 30, 2023 6:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP 52a75801
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