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ShowyEdge for Mac

Visible indicator of the current input source

Quick answer: ShowyEdge is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask showyedge. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ShowyEdge is

ShowyEdge is a utility for macOS: visible indicator of the current input source.

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://showyedge.pqrs.org/.

How to install ShowyEdge

  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 showyedge.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ShowyEdge on Mac?

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

Is ShowyEdge open source?

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

Does ShowyEdge run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is ShowyEdge?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7129 in this catalogue.

What version of ShowyEdge is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.4.0.