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pcal for Mac

Generate Postscript calendars without X

Quick answer: pcal is a productivity app for macOS. Install it with brew install pcal. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pcal is

pcal is a productivity app for macOS: generate Postscript calendars without X.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

How to install pcal

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pcal.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pcal on Mac?

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

Is pcal open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-cannot-represent licence.

Does pcal run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is pcal?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10651 in this catalogue.

What version of pcal is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.11.0.