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burn · v3.1.9

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CD burning application

brew install --cask burn
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Burn is a macOS application designed for burning CDs. Despite its niche functionality, it benefits users who still require CD burning capabilities. However, it's overshadowed by a more prominent project with the same name, leading to potential confusion.

Burn allows users to burn data onto CDs.

Maturity: The project is actively maintained, with recent commits, though it has a significant number of open issues.

Community: No relevant community discussions found. Hacker News mentions are unrelated to the app.

Pros

  • + Actively maintained
  • + Open-source under Apache-2.0
  • + Useful for CD burning needs

Cons

  • - Confusing name due to another prominent project
  • - Niche use case
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RustLast commit: Mar 10, 2026

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