Description:
Compatibility layer to run Windows applications
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 11.5@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: System utilities
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Tags:
compatibility
windows
gaming
opensource
emulation
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Install:
brew install --cask wine@staging
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About:
Wine Staging is a compatibility layer that allows Windows applications to run on Unix-like operating systems, including macOS. It provides a more feature-rich and experimental alternative to the main Wine release by incorporating patches not yet accepted upstream. Its main value is enabling users to run essential Windows software without needing a Windows license or virtual machine.
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Key Features:
- Runs Windows executables on macOS and other POSIX-compliant systems
- Includes experimental patches and features ahead of the stable Wine release
- Provides improved compatibility for Direct3D, gaming, and various applications
- Open-source software with active community development and testing
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Use Cases:
- Running Windows-only productivity or business software on a Mac
- Testing and playing Windows games on macOS
- Developing or cross-testing applications for Windows in a Unix environment
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Alternatives:
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CrossOver
– Commercial product based on Wine with official support and easier setup, but not free.
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Parallels Desktop / VMware Fusion
– Full virtualization solutions requiring a Windows license, offering better compatibility but more resource-intensive.
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Version |
Rev |
Change |
Commit |
| Mar 22, 2026 1:38pm |
11.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9485374c |
| Mar 8, 2026 1:44pm |
11.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
1b034c1c |
| Feb 22, 2026 4:38pm |
11.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
04b13f25 |
| Feb 8, 2026 1:41pm |
11.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
71b17441 |
| Jan 25, 2026 10:33pm |
11.1 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9657a7c8 |
| Jan 14, 2026 2:15am |
11.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
e17b9933 |
| Jan 10, 2026 4:52am |
11.0-rc5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
76b0af28 |
| Dec 27, 2025 10:36pm |
11.0-rc4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
243385d9 |
| Dec 21, 2025 4:55am |
11.0-rc2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
75aac2a8 |
| Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm |
10.6 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
72bfd710 |
| Aug 13, 2024 9:17pm |
9.15 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
13455a2d |
| Jun 30, 2024 12:17pm |
9.11 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
071e6ef3 |
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