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Processing for Mac

Flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code

Quick answer: Processing is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask processing. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 84 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Processing is

Processing is a utility for macOS: flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code.

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://processing.org/.

How to install Processing

  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 processing.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Processing on Mac?

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

Is Processing open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (processing/processing4), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Processing run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Processing?

It was installed 84 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3718 in this catalogue.

What version of Processing is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.5.7,1435.