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genometools for Mac

Versatile open source genome analysis software

Quick answer: genometools is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install genometools. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What genometools is

genometools is a command-line tool for macOS: versatile open source genome analysis software.

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

How to install genometools

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

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 genometools on Mac?

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

Is genometools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does genometools 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 genometools?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7536 in this catalogue.

What version of genometools is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.6.