kext-utility ☆

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Description:
Kext repair tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.6.6@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos system utility troubleshooting kernel

Install: brew install --cask kext-utility

About:
Kext Utility is a macOS system tool for repairing kernel extension (kext) permissions and rebuilding the kext cache. It addresses common issues after system updates or software installations that can cause kernel panics or hardware malfunctions. Its primary value is restoring system stability by ensuring kexts are correctly loaded by macOS.

Key Features:

Repairs permissions on kernel extensions
Rebuilds the kext cache
Fixes common boot and stability issues
Simple, one-click interface

Use Cases:

Troubleshooting kernel panics after a macOS update
Fixing hardware recognition issues caused by corrupt kext caches
Repairing system extensions after manual kext installation

Alternatives:

Onyx – A comprehensive system maintenance suite that includes kext cache rebuilding among many other features.
Kext Wizard – A more advanced tool for kext management, including installation and troubleshooting, aimed at power users.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm	2.6.6	0	VERSION_BUMP	22adeb29