wine@staging ☆

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Description:
Compatibility layer to run Windows applications

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 11.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 21, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: compatibility windows gaming opensource emulation

Install: brew install --cask wine@staging

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.

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

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

Alternatives:

CrossOver – Commercial product based on Wine with official support and easier setup, but not free.
Parallels Desktop / VMware Fusion – Full virtualization solutions requiring a Windows license, offering better compatibility but more resource-intensive.

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Feb 8, 2026 1:41pm	11.2	VERSION_BUMP	71b17441
Jan 25, 2026 10:33pm	11.1	VERSION_BUMP	9657a7c8
Jan 14, 2026 2:15am	11.0	VERSION_BUMP	e17b9933
Jan 10, 2026 4:52am	11.0-rc5	VERSION_BUMP	76b0af28
Dec 27, 2025 10:36pm	11.0-rc4	VERSION_BUMP	243385d9
Dec 21, 2025 4:55am	11.0-rc2	VERSION_BUMP	75aac2a8
Sep 15, 2025 1:25pm	10.6	VERSION_BUMP	72bfd710
Aug 13, 2024 9:17pm	9.15	VERSION_BUMP	13455a2d
Jun 30, 2024 12:17pm	9.11	VERSION_BUMP	071e6ef3