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CrossOver

crossover · v26.1.0 • auto-updates

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8.0

Tool to run Windows software

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brew install --cask crossover
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v26.1.0
26d ago26.0.0→26.1.0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

CrossOver enables running Windows software on macOS, offering seamless integration and support for major applications. It's ideal for users needing Windows apps without a virtual machine.

Runs Windows software on macOS.

Maturity: The project appears healthy with regular updates and active maintenance.

Community: Most mentions on Hacker News are unrelated, but relevant discussions highlight its release and Android support on ChromeBooks.

Pros

  • + Runs Windows applications natively on macOS.
  • + Seamless integration with macOS ecosystem.
  • + Support for popular Windows applications.

Cons

  • - May require learning to optimize Windows app performance.
  • - Depends on Codeweavers for updates and compatibility.

GitHub

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43
Stars
11
Forks
5
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
ShellLast commit: Oct 16, 2024

Community Mentions

hackernews
Feb 2024 Codeweavers released CrossOver 24 today
hackernews
Sep 2018 How Ninja become gaming's first crossover star
hackernews
Jan 2018 Tesla soliciting supplier quotes for Model Y crossover, production March 1, 2020
hackernews
May 2017 The crossover between car simulations and autonomous vehicles
hackernews
Jul 2016 CrossOver for Android Runs on ChromeBooks
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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