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Bonbon

font-bonbon · vlatest

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brew install --cask font-bonbon
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Install trend
Trust Score 4/10
Open source +0
Active development +2
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Bonbon is a font-related macOS app that integrates with Google Fonts, offering users a way to manage and install fonts directly. Despite its potential appeal to designers and font enthusiasts, its name overlaps with a popular web browser, causing confusion.

Bonbon is a font manager that integrates with Google Fonts, allowing users to install and manage fonts directly from the app.

Maturity: The project shows significant community interest with many stars and forks, but a large number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention.

Community: Community discussions primarily revolve around a different project, the BonBon web browser, leading to confusion about the actual font-related app.

Pros

  • + Integration with Google Fonts for easy font management
  • + Active GitHub presence suggesting ongoing development
  • + Potential value for font enthusiasts and designers

Cons

  • - Confusing name due to overlap with a web browser project
  • - Low installation numbers indicating limited user adoption
  • - Unclear licensing terms which may cause concerns
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License
HTMLLast commit: Mar 10, 2026