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Specter for Mac

Desktop GUI for Bitcoin Core optimised to work with hardware wallets

Quick answer: Specter is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask specter. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Specter is

Specter is a utility for macOS: desktop GUI for Bitcoin Core optimised to work with hardware wallets.

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://specter.solutions/.

How to install Specter

  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 specter.

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 Specter on Mac?

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

Is Specter open source?

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

Does Specter run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Specter?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10746 in this catalogue.

What version of Specter is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.5.