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Squirrel for Mac

Rime input method engine

Quick answer: Squirrel is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask squirrel-app. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 549 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Squirrel is

Squirrel is a utility for macOS: rime input method engine.

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://rime.im/.

How to install Squirrel

  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 squirrel-app.

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 Squirrel on Mac?

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

Is Squirrel open source?

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

Does Squirrel run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Squirrel?

It was installed 549 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1458 in this catalogue.

What version of Squirrel is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.2.