Install IDB

IDB consists of two components that must each be installed separately. Install IDB Client and IDB Companion by following the steps below:

1.  Open the Terminal and run the following command:

brew tap facebook/fb

2.  Next run the following command to install IDB Companion:

brew install idb-companion

3.  Next IDB Client, run the following command:

pip3.6 install fb-idb

If users face issues installing the IDB, please refer to the following instructions during installation:

1.  Ensure the values of Command Line Tool is not empty:

  • Launch the XCode and navigate to Preferences under the XCode drop-down menu.
  • Then, navigate to Locations and ensure Command Line Tool has a value.

2.  If normal brew commands are not working in M1 mac, use the following commands:

arch -x86_64 /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"


arch -x86_64 /usr/local/bin/brew tap Facebook/fb


arch -x86_64 /usr/local/bin/brew install idb-companion


arch -x86_64 /usr/local/bin/brew install libusbmuxd