kext-updater ☆
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Description:
Automatic updater for kernel extensions required by Hackintoshes
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: hackintosh kexts system-utility macos updater
Install: brew install --cask kext-updater
About:
Kext Updater is a specialized utility designed to automate the discovery and updating of kernel extensions (kexts) essential for Hackintosh systems. It scans your current kext versions against a comprehensive online database and downloads the latest releases. This tool streamlines the complex maintenance process, ensuring system stability and compatibility with macOS updates.
Key Features:
  • Automated kext version detection and comparison
  • Integrated download manager for new kext versions
  • Backup functionality for existing kexts before updating
  • Supports both OpenCore and Clover bootloaders
  • Built-in database of known kext dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Maintaining an up-to-date Hackintosh installation
  • Simplifying the troubleshooting of kernel extension issues
  • Ensuring compatibility after a macOS point-release update
Alternatives:
  • Hackintool – Hackintool offers broader system patching and info tools, while Kext Updater focuses specifically on kext automation.
  • OCAT (OpenCore Auxiliary Tools) – OCAT is primarily an OpenCore config editor, whereas Kext Updater specializes in kext file management.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm 5.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP df59e19b
Aug 30, 2025 12:54pm 5.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 7178355a
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 5.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 3148f2e3
Feb 14, 2024 10:20am 5.0.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3400dfef
Nov 10, 2023 9:52am 5.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c2516f6a
Mar 26, 2023 11:31pm 4.0.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a464169
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