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OpenRefine for Mac

Tool for working with messy data (previously Google Refine)

Quick answer: OpenRefine is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openrefine. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 71 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenRefine is

OpenRefine is a utility for macOS: tool for working with messy data (previously Google Refine).

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://openrefine.org/.

How to install OpenRefine

  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 openrefine.

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 OpenRefine on Mac?

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

Is OpenRefine open source?

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

Does OpenRefine run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenRefine?

It was installed 71 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4011 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenRefine is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.10.1.