What the heck is /pkg?

Recently, while troubleshooting a PATH issue, I noticed an entry for /pkg/env/global/bin. At first, I worried that something had gone horribly wrong. Turns out, this is part of macOS 27.0… though no one is sure what it’s for yet.
73 points by GavinAnderegg 3 days ago anderegg.ca 16 comments

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A mysterious entry in macOS 27.0’s PATH has sparked curiosity as users wonder about its purpose. Find out what we know so far about /pkg/env/global/bin and why it’s causing a stir among macOS users.

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