How to Install Cloud Foundry on macOS

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Cloud Foundry on macOS operating system.

Prerequisites

• macOS installed
• Homebrew package manager installed
• Java 8 or later version

Steps

1. Open the Terminal app on your macOS.

2. Run the following command to update Homebrew to the latest version:

$ brew update

3. Install the Cloud Foundry CLI by running the following command:

$ brew tap cloudfoundry/tap
$ brew install cf-cli

4. Verify the installation by running the following command:

$ cf version

5. Download Cloud Foundry from the official website at https://www.cloudfoundry.org/downloads/.

6. Extract the downloaded file to a location on your computer.

7. Open the Terminal app, and navigate to the extracted directory.

8. Run the following command to target your Cloud Foundry instance:

$ cf api <API endpoint>

Replace <API endpoint> with the URL of your Cloud Foundry instance. For example:

$ cf api https://api.run.pivotal.io

9. Log in to your Cloud Foundry instance by running the following command:

$ cf login

Enter your Cloud Foundry credentials.

10. You are now ready to use Cloud Foundry on your macOS.

Conclusion

This tutorial has provided you with step-by-step instructions on how to install Cloud Foundry on macOS operating system. By following these steps, you should now have Cloud Foundry successfully installed on your computer.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!