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graphviz for Mac

Graph visualization software from AT&T and Bell Labs

Quick answer: graphviz is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install graphviz. It is distributed under the EPL-1.0 licence. It has 23,553 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What graphviz is

graphviz is a command-line tool for macOS: graph visualization software from AT&T and Bell Labs.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the EPL-1.0 licence.

How to install graphviz

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

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 graphviz on Mac?

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

Is graphviz open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the EPL-1.0 licence.

Does graphviz 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 graphviz?

It was installed 23,553 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #83 in this catalogue.

What version of graphviz is current?

The latest packaged version is 16.1.0.