# LimeSDR on MacOS Sierra HELP

**URL:** <https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/limesdr-on-macos-sierra-help/1876>\
**Category:** LimeSDR\
**Created:** [20 October 2017 15:32 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/limesdr-on-macos-sierra-help/1876 "2017-10-20T15:32:40Z")\
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**Post date:** [20 October 2017 15:32 UTC](https://discourse.myriadrf.org/t/limesdr-on-macos-sierra-help/1876/1 "2017-10-20T15:32:40Z")

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Hello,

I am new to all of this, but I just recently received my LimeSDR. My PC is currently updating so I have been trying to download all the correct things on a mac.

I downloaded Gnuradio with Macports with the links below:

> **[MacInstall - GNU Radio](https://wiki.gnuradio.org/index.php/MacInstall)**

> **[The MacPorts Project -- Download & Installation](https://www.macports.org/install.php)**
>
> The MacPorts Project is an open-source community initiative to design an easy-to-use
> system for compiling, installing, and upgrading either command-line, X11 or Aqua based open-source software on the Mac
> OS X operating system.

Gnuradio-companion does open on my terminal when I run it.

LimeSuite was built using [Lime Suite - Myriad-RF Wiki](https://wiki.myriadrf.org/Lime_Suite)  
I believe its through pathos. The LimeSuiteGUI does run when I open it on the terminal.  
I wasn’t too sure on how to do this part correctly.

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I installed Gqrx from its website and it opens up as well.  
I installed osmosdr with this : Install osmosdr: sudo port install gr-osmosdr  
I also used this website to download formulas for pothos, soapy, etc [Home · pothosware/homebrew-pothos Wiki · GitHub](https://github.com/pothosware/homebrew-pothos/wiki)

I used this for soapySDR

> **[BuildGuide](https://github.com/pothosware/SoapySDR/wiki/BuildGuide#osx)**
>
> Vendor and platform neutral SDR support library. Contribute to pothosware/SoapySDR development by creating an account on GitHub.

I can’t find SoapySDRUtil --info… it shows nothing.

I believe I have downloaded everything though. I am just not sure how to go forward once I plug in my LimeSDR. If someone could help or tell me if I am missing anything that would be great.

Respectfully,  
Ricardo