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Sigil for Mac

EPUB ebook editor

Quick answer: Sigil is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask sigil. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 70 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Sigil is

Sigil is a utility for macOS: EPUB ebook editor.

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://sigil-ebook.com/.

How to install Sigil

  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 sigil.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Sigil on Mac?

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

Is Sigil open source?

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

Does Sigil run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Sigil?

It was installed 70 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4028 in this catalogue.

What version of Sigil is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.1.