Avogadro for Mac
Molecule editor and visualiser
brew install --cask avogadro. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 49 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Avogadro is
Avogadro is a utility for macOS: molecule editor and visualiser.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://avogadro.cc/.
How to install Avogadro
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask avogadro.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Avogadro on Mac?
Run brew install --cask avogadro in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Avogadro open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (OpenChemistry/avogadrolibs), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does Avogadro run on Apple silicon?
Yes, as a universal binary.
How popular is Avogadro?
It was installed 49 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4596 in this catalogue.
What version of Avogadro is current?
The latest packaged version is 2.1.0.