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plotutils for Mac

C/C++ function library for exporting 2-D vector graphics

Quick answer: plotutils is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install plotutils. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What plotutils is

plotutils is a design tool for macOS: C/C++ function library for exporting 2-D vector graphics.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install plotutils

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install plotutils on Mac?

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

Is plotutils open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does plotutils 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 plotutils?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8417 in this catalogue.

What version of plotutils is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.6.