Description:
Compatibility layer to run Windows applications
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 11.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
windows-compatibility
emulation
cask
development
wine
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Install:
brew install --cask wine@devel
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About:
Wine (originally an acronym for 'Wine Is Not an Emulator') is a compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications on several POSIX-compatible operating systems, such as Linux, macOS, and BSD. This devel version provides developers and power users with access to the latest features and bug fixes for testing and evaluation purposes. It translates Windows API calls into POSIX calls on-the-fly, eliminating the performance and memory penalties of emulation.
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Key Features:
- Windows API translation layer for macOS
- Development snapshot with latest features and fixes
- Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows applications
- Wine Mono and Wine Gecko integrations for .NET and Internet Explorer
- Wineskin and third-party tools enable easy app bundling
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Use Cases:
- Running legacy Windows business applications on macOS
- Testing Windows software compatibility for cross-platform development
- Playing older Windows games that are not available natively for macOS
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Alternatives:
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CrossOver
– Commercial product based on Wine with a polished UI, official support, and optimized for specific applications.
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Parallels Desktop
– Virtualization software that runs a full Windows OS, offering better performance for modern apps but requiring a Windows license and more system resources.
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Boot Camp
– Native dual-boot solution on Apple Silicon/Intel Macs for maximum performance, but requires rebooting to switch operating systems.
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Feb 7, 2026 5:09am |
11.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a0190fd0 |
| Jan 24, 2026 1:53am |
11.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2352236e |
| Jan 14, 2026 2:14am |
11.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
eb456645 |
| Jan 10, 2026 4:51am |
11.0-rc5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
5f635cf7 |
| Dec 27, 2025 4:49am |
11.0-rc3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
723d29e1 |
| Dec 20, 2025 2:01pm |
11.0-rc2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
dad16e2c |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm |
10.14 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f3b1f168 |
| Aug 30, 2025 1:54am |
10.14 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
aa6cb9c8 |
| Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm |
10.13 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
553ea691 |
| Aug 17, 2025 1:04pm |
10.13 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a5360c48 |
| Aug 13, 2024 9:15pm |
9.15 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
76b4d218 |
| Jun 30, 2024 12:17pm |
9.11 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
6d0a8a2c |
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