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FigTree

figtree · v1.4.4 • deprecated

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Phylogenetic tree viewer

brew install --cask figtree
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Trust Score 1/10
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Review

Mar 11, 2026

FigTree 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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JavaLast commit: Jun 25, 2025