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Jyutping for Mac

Cantonese Jyutping Input Method

Quick answer: Jyutping is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask jyutping. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Jyutping is

Jyutping is a utility for macOS: cantonese Jyutping Input Method.

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://jyutping.app/.

How to install Jyutping

  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 jyutping.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Jyutping on Mac?

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

Is Jyutping open source?

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

Does Jyutping run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Jyutping?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8594 in this catalogue.

What version of Jyutping is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.85.0.