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lcdf-typetools for Mac

Manipulate OpenType and multiple-master fonts

Quick answer: lcdf-typetools is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lcdf-typetools. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 18 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lcdf-typetools is

lcdf-typetools is a design tool for macOS: manipulate OpenType and multiple-master fonts.

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-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install lcdf-typetools

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

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 lcdf-typetools on Mac?

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

Is lcdf-typetools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does lcdf-typetools 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 lcdf-typetools?

It was installed 18 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6804 in this catalogue.

What version of lcdf-typetools is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.110.