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FigTree
figtree · v1.4.4 • deprecated
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Phylogenetic tree viewer
brew install --cask figtree 31
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Trust Score 1/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026FigTree is a specialized tool for viewing and analyzing phylogenetic trees, making it invaluable for researchers in evolutionary biology. It supports various tree formats and offers export capabilities, though some users have encountered issues with file exports.
FigTree allows users to visualize and analyze phylogenetic trees, aiding in the study of evolutionary relationships.
Maturity: The project is moderately active with recent commits, but it has a significant number of open issues, indicating room for improvement.
Community: No direct community discussion about FigTree was found on Hacker News or Reddit.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform support
- + Supports various phylogenetic tree file formats
- + Useful for scientific research and education
Cons
- - Lack of auto-update feature
- - Export functionality issues reported by users
- - Unknown license status
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