corelocationcli
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Description:
Prints location information from CoreLocation
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.0.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cli location gps developer-tools macos corelocation
Install: brew install --cask corelocationcli
About:
CoreLocationCLI is a command-line utility that interfaces with Apple's CoreLocation framework to retrieve and display real-time GPS coordinates and location data. It provides precise latitude, longitude, altitude, and speed information directly in the terminal, making it ideal for scripting and automation tasks. This tool is essential for developers who need to programmatically access location services on macOS.
Key Features:
  • Outputs precise GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
  • Displays altitude, speed, and heading data
  • Simple command-line interface for easy scripting
  • Native macOS integration via CoreLocation framework
Use Cases:
  • Automating location-based scripts for development workflows
  • Geotagging media files or logging location data programmatically
  • Testing location-aware applications in development environments
Alternatives:
  • location-cli – Similar functionality but may use different location providers
  • macos-location-cli – Alternative implementation with varying output formats
Version History
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Aug 24, 2025 9:01pm 4.0.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a8e21ea
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 4.0.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 5286d8c9