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Free Ruler
free-ruler · v2.0.8
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Horizontal and vertical rulers
brew install --cask free-ruler 48
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Free Ruler is a macOS utility that provides horizontal and vertical rulers for precise screen measurements. It's ideal for designers, developers, and anyone requiring accurate on-screen measurements. The app is open-source, actively maintained, and offers customization options.
Free Ruler displays horizontal and vertical rulers on the macOS screen for precise measurements.
Maturity: The project is mature with active maintenance, a strong GitHub presence, and responsiveness to user feedback.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Open-source with an MIT license
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
- + Useful for precise on-screen measurements
- + Supports multiple macOS versions
- + Customizable rulers
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement
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