porting-kit ☆

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Description:
Install games and apps compiled for Microsoft Windows

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.7.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: windows-emulation gaming wine compatibility macos

Install: brew install --cask porting-kit

About:
Porting Kit is a specialized tool that simplifies the installation of Windows games and applications on macOS by leveraging Wine-based technologies. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface to manage virtual drives, dependencies, and installation scripts for seamless Windows software compatibility. The tool focuses on gaming, offering pre-configured setups for popular titles to ensure optimal performance.

Key Features:

One-click installer for Windows games and apps
Built-in support for DirectX, .NET, and other dependencies
Automatic management of Wine bottles and prefixes
Library for organizing installed applications

Use Cases:

Running Windows-exclusive games on macOS without dual-booting
Installing legacy Windows business applications on modern Macs

Alternatives:

CrossOver – Commercial alternative with broader enterprise support and official Wine builds
PlayOnMac – Free, open-source manager with less gaming-specific optimization
Wineskin – Older packaging tool requiring more manual configuration

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:47pm	6.5.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	3f008844
Jul 28, 2024 1:21pm	6.3.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	a9617a8e