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Gramps for Mac

Genealogy software

Quick answer: Gramps is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gramps. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 104 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Gramps is

Gramps is a utility for macOS: genealogy software.

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://gramps-project.org/blog/.

How to install Gramps

  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 gramps.

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 Gramps on Mac?

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

Is Gramps open source?

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

Does Gramps run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Gramps?

It was installed 104 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3383 in this catalogue.

What version of Gramps is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.8,1.