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Frescobaldi for Mac

LilyPond editor

Quick answer: Frescobaldi is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask frescobaldi. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 66 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Frescobaldi is

Frescobaldi is a utility for macOS: lilyPond editor.

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://frescobaldi.org/.

How to install Frescobaldi

  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 frescobaldi.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Frescobaldi on Mac?

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

Is Frescobaldi open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (frescobaldi/frescobaldi), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Frescobaldi run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Frescobaldi?

It was installed 66 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4103 in this catalogue.

What version of Frescobaldi is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.7.