Sourcetree cannot be opened on Mac

[kennethSty]

Translated Error Message when trying to open Sourcetree: ‘Sourcetree’ cannot be opened because Apple cannot search for malware in it. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.

Original Error Screenshot:

Machine Details:

• MacOS BigSur
• Version: 11.5.2
• Chip: Apple M1

[AjayShanker-geek]

Another alternative method is that you could try installing through homebrew on mac.

# install homebrew package manger
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

# install sourcetree app
brew install --cask sourcetree

# open app
open -a "Sourcetree" # or open normally

Edit: Add homebrew url

[kennethSty]

Thanks Ajay! Unfortunately, I get the same error message.

[kennethSty]

Is it ok if I use the command line instead?

[ryryry-3302]

@kennethSty If im not wrong prof mentions that using entirely through CLI is fine over here under Admin Tools - Git

You can find instructions on the command line setup here

This disclaimer is also found at the bottom 2.7c

[AjayShanker-geek]

@kennethSty If you wanna try something else, TUI will be inbetween CLI & GUI. I personally use lazygit + neovim.

If I am not wrong, Github Student Developer Pack will give free licence to GitKraken which is GUI app. LINK

Edit: Add link to Github education

[kennethSty]

Thanks everyone! I will stick to the Command Line then.

[okkhoy]

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