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cutadapt for Mac

Removes adapter sequences from sequencing reads

Quick answer: cutadapt is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cutadapt. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cutadapt is

cutadapt is a command-line tool for macOS: removes adapter sequences from sequencing reads.

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

How to install cutadapt

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cutadapt on Mac?

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

Is cutadapt open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does cutadapt 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 cutadapt?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6915 in this catalogue.

What version of cutadapt is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.2.