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QMK Toolbox for Mac

Toolbox companion for QMK Firmware

Quick answer: QMK Toolbox is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask qmk-toolbox. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 162 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What QMK Toolbox is

QMK Toolbox is a utility for macOS: toolbox companion for QMK Firmware.

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://qmk.fm/.

How to install QMK Toolbox

  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 qmk-toolbox.

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 QMK Toolbox on Mac?

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

Is QMK Toolbox open source?

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

Does QMK Toolbox run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is QMK Toolbox?

It was installed 162 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2729 in this catalogue.

What version of QMK Toolbox is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.4.