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JBrowse for Mac

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Quick answer: JBrowse is a web browser for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask jbrowse. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What JBrowse is

JBrowse is a web browser for macOS: genome browser.

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://jbrowse.org/.

How to install JBrowse

  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 jbrowse.

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 JBrowse on Mac?

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

Is JBrowse open source?

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

Does JBrowse run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is JBrowse?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8135 in this catalogue.

What version of JBrowse is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.3.0.