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font-basic · vlatest
2
7.5
brew install --cask font-basic 4
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Basic is a minimal, clean font from Google Fonts, designed for readability and simplicity. It is widely used and available across platforms, making it a valuable tool for designers and everyday users seeking consistent typography.
Provides the Basic font for use in macOS applications.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development but has a significant number of open issues.
Community: Community sentiment reflects concerns about relying on third-party apps for basic features, though the font's popularity suggests it meets a need.
Pros
- + Popular and widely used font
- + Clean, minimal design for readability
- + Active development and updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Dependence on third-party for basic macOS features
- - Unclear licensing details
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown