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OpenPencil for Mac

Open-source design editor compatible with Figma

Quick answer: OpenPencil is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openpencil. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 473 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenPencil is

OpenPencil is a design tool for macOS: open-source design editor compatible with Figma.

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://openpencil.dev/.

How to install OpenPencil

  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 openpencil.

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 OpenPencil on Mac?

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

Is OpenPencil open source?

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

Does OpenPencil run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenPencil?

It was installed 473 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1581 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenPencil is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.16.0.