# What Is Vorssaint Built With and What macOS Version Is Required? > Discover what Vorssaint is built with and the macOS version required. Learn about its Swift 5.9 foundation and Apple Silicon compatibility for macOS 14 Sonoma. - Repository: [vorssaint/vorssaint-utils](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils) - Tags: getting-started - Published: 2026-09-06 --- **Vorssaint is a native macOS utility written in Swift 5.9 that requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later and runs exclusively on Apple Silicon hardware.** Vorssaint is an open-source system utility available in the `vorssaint/vorssaint-utils` repository. The project is implemented as a native Swift executable package that interacts with low-level macOS hardware APIs for system monitoring. Understanding Vorssaint's technology stack and strict system requirements is essential for developers contributing to the codebase or users verifying hardware compatibility before installation. ## Swift 5.9 and Native Architecture Vorssaint is built using the **Swift 5.9** toolchain, as explicitly declared in the package manifest. In [`Package.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Package.swift), the `// swift-tools-version:5.9` declaration ensures the project compiles with modern Swift concurrency features and runtime requirements. The application is structured as an **executable Swift package** rather than a traditional Xcode project. This approach allows for streamlined command-line builds while still accessing native macOS frameworks. The entry point resides in [`Sources/Vorssaint/main.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Sources/Vorssaint/main.swift), which sets up the app lifecycle and launches `NSApplication` according to standard macOS patterns. ## macOS 14 Sonoma Minimum Requirement The package manifest enforces a hard requirement for **macOS 14 (Sonoma)** or newer through the platforms declaration: ```swift platforms: [.macOS(.v14)] ``` This configuration in [`Package.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Package.swift) (lines 8-10) prevents compilation or execution on earlier macOS versions. The minimum version requirement reflects Vorssaint's dependency on contemporary macOS APIs and Swift runtime libraries introduced in Sonoma. Attempting to build or run Vorssaint on macOS 13 (Ventura) or earlier will result in a platform compatibility error from the Swift Package Manager. ## Apple Silicon Hardware Target Vorssaint targets **Apple Silicon (ARM64)** architecture exclusively. The [`README.md`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/README.md) documentation explicitly states this requirement in the "What you need" section (lines 28-30), and repository badges indicate ARM64 compatibility. The codebase does not support Intel-based Macs, as the low-level system libraries and hardware interaction APIs utilized by Vorssaint are implemented specifically for Apple Silicon's unified memory architecture and I/O controllers. ## System Library Dependencies For low-level hardware interaction, Vorssaint links against two system libraries declared in [`Package.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Package.swift) (lines 11-18): - **HIDEventSystem** – Provides access to hardware event systems for input device monitoring - **VMStatisticsCompat** – Wraps macOS memory and virtual machine statistics APIs These dependencies are defined as system libraries within the package structure. The headers for HIDEventSystem are located at [`Sources/HIDEventSystem/include/HIDEventSystem.h`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Sources/HIDEventSystem/include/HIDEventSystem.h), while VMStatisticsCompat resides in `Sources/VMStatisticsCompat/`. ## Building Vorssaint from Source To compile Vorssaint locally, you need Xcode Command Line Tools and a Mac running macOS 14 or later: ```bash # Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils.git cd vorssaint-utils # Build the release executable swift build -c release # Run the self-test to verify functionality .build/release/Vorssaint --selftest ``` The `swift build -c release` command produces the executable at `.build/release/Vorssaint`. Because the package uses system libraries, the build process links against macOS private frameworks available only on macOS 14+ systems. ## Installation via Homebrew For users who prefer pre-built binaries, Vorssaint is distributed via Homebrew: ```bash brew install --cask vorssaint ``` This method handles the architecture verification automatically, ensuring installation only occurs on compatible Apple Silicon Macs running supported macOS versions. ## Summary - Vorssaint is written in **Swift 5.9** and compiled as a native executable package - **macOS 14 (Sonoma)** is the minimum required operating system, enforced in [`Package.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Package.swift) - The application runs exclusively on **Apple Silicon** (ARM64) hardware - Low-level functionality depends on `HIDEventSystem` and `VMStatisticsCompat` system libraries - Source builds require the Swift 5.9 toolchain and Xcode Command Line Tools ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does Vorssaint run on Intel-based Macs? No. According to the `vorssaint/vorssaint-utils` source code and README documentation, Vorssaint is built specifically for Apple Silicon architecture. The hardware dependencies and system libraries utilized by the application are not compatible with Intel x86_64 processors. ### Can I compile Vorssaint on macOS 13 Ventura? No. The [`Package.swift`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Package.swift) manifest explicitly declares `platforms: [.macOS(.v14)]`, which prevents the Swift Package Manager from building the project on macOS 13 or earlier. You must upgrade to macOS 14 Sonoma or later to compile or run Vorssaint. ### What are the HIDEventSystem and VMStatisticsCompat libraries used for? These system libraries enable Vorssaint to interact with macOS at the hardware level. `HIDEventSystem` (headers located at [`Sources/HIDEventSystem/include/HIDEventSystem.h`](https://github.com/vorssaint/vorssaint-utils/blob/main/Sources/HIDEventSystem/include/HIDEventSystem.h)) provides access to input device events, while `VMStatisticsCompat` (in `Sources/VMStatisticsCompat/`) interfaces with the kernel's virtual memory statistics, allowing the utility to monitor system resource usage. ### Is Vorssaint available through official package managers? Yes. Vorssaint can be installed via Homebrew using `brew install --cask vorssaint`. This distribution method handles platform verification automatically, ensuring the application only installs on compatible macOS 14+ Apple Silicon systems.