Plan 9 from User Space provides information and resources for running Plan 9 software on Unix systems.

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About Plan9Port

Plan 9 from User Space, also called plan9port, is a port of many Plan 9 programs from their native Plan 9 environment to Unix-like operating systems. The site serves as documentation and download hub, with sections for overview, screen shots, manual, install notes, source browsing, and links to GitHub.

Visitors can read the intro(1) overview to learn about the system and the install(1) page for installation information. Downloads are available with git clone or as a plan9port-master.zip archive, with a list of recent changes and license information. The site also links to separate Unix extracts for libraries such as UTF-8, formatted print, buffered I/O, regular expressions, and mk.

The resource suits users of Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, DragonFly BSD, Mac OS X, and SunOS who want to use Plan 9 software on a Unix-like system.

Key features

  • Ports many Plan 9 programs to Unix-like systems
  • Provides manual with intro(1) and install(1) pages
  • Offers download via git clone or zip archive
  • Lists supported Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, SunOS systems
  • Includes screenshots, install notes, and source browsing
  • Provides separate UTF-8, regex, mk Unix packages
Best for: Users of Unix-like systems who want to run Plan 9 programs on their existing operating system.
Good for
  • Covers multiple Unix-like systems and architectures
  • Includes manual, install notes, and screenshots
  • Offers git and zip download options with change list
Watch out for
  • Early Windows version is for reference only

Plan9Port at a glance

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Pricing
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Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Plan9Port FAQ

What is Plan 9 from User Space?
It is a port of many Plan 9 programs from Plan 9 to Unix-like operating systems.
Which systems does plan9port support?
Supported systems include Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, NetBSD, OpenBSD, SunOS, and DragonFly BSD on listed architectures.
How can I download plan9port?
You can use git clone https://github.com/9fans/plan9port plan9 or download the plan9port-master.zip archive.
Where do I start with installation?
Start with the overview in intro(1), then see install(1) and the install notes for installation information.
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