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Netflix

A lightweight macOS WKWebView app for browsing and watching Netflix outside a browser.

CaskAudio & VideoAuto-updatesApple silicon · IntelDisabled
Homepage
From homebrew/cask
30-day installs27
1-year installs510Last 365 days
Latest version1.0.5Dec 21, 2020 · Dec 21, 2020
Download size8.0MBarm64 / x86_64 · zip
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

Netflix is a Audio & Video app for Mac.

About

Netflix is a third-party macOS wrapper for accessing Netflix outside a web browser. It uses WKWebView and is described by its developer as a simple proof-of-concept intended to keep the experience lightweight, without adding many extra features.

  • Provides a separate macOS app for browsing and watching Netflix.
  • Aims to support a picture-in-picture-style browsing and viewing experience.
  • Includes alternative app icons in the project’s Icons folder; these can be applied through the app’s Finder Get Info window.

Install with Homebrew using brew install --cask jellybeansoup-netflix. The cask installs Netflix.app in /Applications. Alternatively, the project instructions describe downloading the app archive, unzipping it, and moving the app to Applications.

A Netflix subscription is required. The project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Netflix, Inc.; check Netflix’s website for service availability in your country.

Sources: Project README · Homebrew cask

New What’s new in 1.0.5 Dec 21, 2020 · OpenNavo editorial

  • SupportUniversal update for Apple Silicon Macs
  • InterfaceAdded a new icon suited to Big Sur
  • VersionUpdated the version number
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: jellystyle-d5a.kxcdn.com/macos/netflix/Netflix.v1.0.5.zip

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \jellybeansoup-netflix

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \jellybeansoup-netflix

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 1.0.5
Recorded by Homebrew on Dec 21, 2020Released by the vendor on Dec 21, 2020

Questions

Is Netflix safe?

Netflix is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from jellystyle-d5a.kxcdn.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 27 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

Is Netflix open source?

Netflix’s source code is public on GitHub (jellybeansoup/macos-netflix) under the BSD-2-Clause license.

How do I completely uninstall Netflix on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask jellybeansoup-netflix. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask jellybeansoup-netflix. That also deletes 3 files and folders, including ~/Library/Preferences/com.jellystyle.Netflix-wrapper.plist.

Does Netflix run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Homebrew installs it on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, from the same download.

Where does Netflix store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.jellystyle.Netflix-wrapper.plist. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Netflix?

The latest version is 1.0.5, added to Homebrew on Dec 21, 2020. Netflix updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy jellybeansoup-netflix.