mist-cli ☆
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Description:
Mac command-line tool that automatically downloads macOS Firmwares / Installers
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @nixoft  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: macos installer firmware cli developer-tools system-administration
Install: brew install mist-cli
About:
MistCli is a powerful command-line interface for downloading macOS firmware and installer files directly from Apple's servers. It provides detailed metadata about available versions, including build numbers and compatibility information. The tool streamlines the process of acquiring macOS installers for system administrators and developers.
Key Features:
  • List and download specific macOS installer versions
  • Generate bootable USB installers
  • Extract firmware and installer components
  • Support for both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
  • Detailed version and build information
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable USB drives for macOS installation
  • System administration and IT deployment workflows
  • Downloading older macOS versions for testing/compatibility
  • Automating installer acquisition in CI/CD pipelines
Alternatives:
  • AutoDMG – Focuses on creating monolithic disk images rather than direct downloads
  • createinstallmedia – Apple's built-in tool requires existing installer, lacks download capabilities
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 10:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f47f4122
Dec 27, 2024 2:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP 69aee01f
Dec 26, 2024 8:03pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 587dc081
Sep 14, 2024 4:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP 20fb955c
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