This article explains the steps to install Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator on MAC OSX using homebrew cask

  • App Name – Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator
  • App Version – 4.8.1
  • App url – https://github.com/Microsoft/BotFramework-Emulator
  • App dmg file – packagedmglink
  • App appcast link – https://github.com/Microsoft/BotFramework-Emulator/releases.atom

Steps To Install Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator

  • Open Spotlight search using “command + space” button and type “Terminal“. Then press “return/enter” key. This will open terminal.

    spotlight search terminal

  • Run the following command in terminal to install brew cask

    ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" < /dev/null 2> /dev/null ; brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask 2> /dev/null

    Install brew cask on mac

  • Now install Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator with the following command

    brew install --cask bot-framework-emulator

  • Microsoft Bot Framework Emulator is installed now and ready to use!