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Inkstitch for Mac

Inkscape extension for machine embroidery design

Quick answer: Inkstitch is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask inkstitch. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 29 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Inkstitch is

Inkstitch is a utility for macOS: inkscape extension for machine embroidery design.

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://inkstitch.org/.

How to install Inkstitch

  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 inkstitch.

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 Inkstitch on Mac?

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

Is Inkstitch open source?

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

Does Inkstitch run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Inkstitch?

It was installed 29 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5660 in this catalogue.

What version of Inkstitch is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.3.0.