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JOSM for Mac

Extensible editor for OpenStreetMap

Quick answer: JOSM is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask josm. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 101 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What JOSM is

JOSM is a utility for macOS: extensible editor for OpenStreetMap.

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://josm.openstreetmap.de/.

How to install JOSM

  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 josm.

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 JOSM on Mac?

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

Is JOSM open source?

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

Does JOSM run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is JOSM?

It was installed 101 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3431 in this catalogue.

What version of JOSM is current?

The latest packaged version is 19613.