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Meld for macOS for Mac

Visual diff and merge tool

Quick answer: Meld for macOS is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask meld. The project is open source. It has 1,285 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Meld for macOS is

Meld for macOS is a utility for macOS: visual diff and merge tool.

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://gitlab.com/dehesselle/meld_macos.

How to install Meld for macOS

  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 meld.

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 Meld for macOS on Mac?

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

Is Meld for macOS open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: dehesselle/meld_macos.

Does Meld for macOS run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Meld for macOS?

It was installed 1,285 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #892 in this catalogue.

What version of Meld for macOS is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.22.3+105.