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ivtools for Mac

X11 vector graphic servers

Quick answer: ivtools is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ivtools. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ivtools is

ivtools is a design tool for macOS: X11 vector graphic servers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/vectaport/ivtools.

How to install ivtools

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

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 ivtools on Mac?

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

Is ivtools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ivtools 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 ivtools?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8134 in this catalogue.

What version of ivtools is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.1.1.