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CodeExpander for Mac

Text expansion, screenshot & annotation, and clipboard management tool

Quick answer: CodeExpander is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask codeexpander. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata.

What CodeExpander is

CodeExpander is a design tool for macOS: text expansion, screenshot & annotation, and clipboard management tool.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install CodeExpander

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install CodeExpander on Mac?

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

Is CodeExpander open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does CodeExpander run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is CodeExpander?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of CodeExpander is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.1.4.