The easiest way to get the ClamAV package is using Homebrew
Before trying to start the clamd daemon, you'll need a copy of the ClamAV databases.
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Inside /your/location/to/brew/etc/clamav, you'll see 2 files:
- freshclam.conf.sample
- clamd.conf.sample
Create copies of the samples:
Open up freshclam.conf, comment out 'Example' from line 8, and make sure
is enabled. Save your changes.
Then run
to download the ClamAV databases. The output will look something like this:
Open up clamd.conf, and
- Comment: 'Example' from line 8
- Uncomment: LocalSocket /tmp/clamd.socket from line 85
- Save your changes
Next, let's look for the location of clamd by running:$ brew ls clamav
You should see the following:
To start the clamd daemon, run the following:
You should now be able to scan a file by doing:
Back in 2016, we blogged about deploying MariaDB 10.1.16 on Mac OS X with Homebrew. Homebrew now includes MariaDB 10.4, 10.3, 10.2, and 10.1 for macOS. We’ve refreshed this blog to reflect the latest technology. If you need the old blog, you can find it here.
1. Install Xcode
Run xcode-select --install.
2. Install Homebrew
Run /bin/bash -c '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)'.
3. Check Homebrew
Run brew doctor. Follow on-screen instructions to fix warnings if necessary.
4. Update Homebrew
Run brew update.
5. Verify MariaDB version in Homebrew repo
Run brew info mariadb.
6. Install MariaDB
Run brew install mariadb. Follow on-screen instructions to upgrade if necessary to upgrade a previously installed version.
7. Run the database installer
Run mysql_install_db. Follow on-screen instructions to upgrade if necessary to upgrade a previously installed version.
8. Start MariaDB
Run mysql.server start.
9. Secure the installation
If you are installing MariaDB 10.4.6 or later:
Run mariadb-secure-installation.
If you are installing an earlier version of MariaDB:
Run mysql_secure_installation.
NOTE: If you are unsure about using unix_socket, do not enable it when asked.
NOTE: Set a root password even if the on-screen instructions tell you it is safe not to do so.
10. Connect to MariaDB
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Run mariadb -u root -p.
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If you’ve installed an older version of mariadb you may need to use “mysql -u root -p” in the above command.