wine-stable ☆
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Description:
Compatibility layer to run Windows applications
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 11.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @WineHQ  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: windows compatibility emulation productivity utilities
Install: brew install --cask wine-stable
About:
Wine (originally an acronym for 'Wine Is Not an Emulator') is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on several POSIX-compliant operating systems, such as Linux, macOS, and BSD. It translates Windows API calls into POSIX calls on-the-fly, eliminating the performance and memory penalties of emulation. This stable release provides a reliable environment for running essential Windows software without requiring a Windows license or virtual machine.
Key Features:
  • Direct Windows API translation without emulation overhead
  • Supports both graphical and command-line Windows applications
  • Includes WineBottler for simplified application packaging
  • Stable, production-ready branch for reliable performance
Use Cases:
  • Running legacy Windows business applications on macOS
  • Using Windows-only development tools in a Mac environment
  • Accessing Windows games and entertainment software
Alternatives:
  • CrossOver – Commercial product with GUI and premium support built on Wine
  • Parallels Desktop – Full virtualization requiring Windows license, higher resource usage
  • VMware Fusion – Enterprise virtualization solution for complete Windows environment
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 14, 2026 2:13am 11.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a5c4ae8
Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm 10.0_3 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c4f3933
Aug 23, 2025 12:42pm 10.0_3 0 VERSION_BUMP 87519b08
Jun 30, 2024 12:17pm 9.0_3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7fbc2a41
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