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abcmidi for Mac

Converts abc music notation files to MIDI files

Quick answer: abcmidi is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install abcmidi. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 93 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What abcmidi is

abcmidi is a media app for macOS: converts abc music notation files to MIDI files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install abcmidi

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install abcmidi.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install abcmidi on Mac?

Run brew install abcmidi in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is abcmidi open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does abcmidi run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is abcmidi?

It was installed 93 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3564 in this catalogue.

What version of abcmidi is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.23.