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Recaf for Mac

Java bytecode editor

Quick answer: Recaf is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask recaf. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Recaf is

Recaf is a developer tool for macOS: java bytecode editor.

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://recaf.coley.software/.

How to install Recaf

  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 recaf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Recaf on Mac?

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

Is Recaf open source?

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

Does Recaf run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Recaf?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6463 in this catalogue.

What version of Recaf is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.0.0-alpha,20261014042048.