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Frescobaldi
frescobaldi · v4.0.5
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8.0
LilyPond editor
brew install --cask frescobaldi 51
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Frescobaldi is a powerful LilyPond editor designed for musicians, offering advanced features like syntax highlighting and customization. It benefits composers and musicologists by streamlining music engraving and notation editing.
Frescobaldi is a LilyPond editor with features for music notation editing, syntax highlighting, and customization.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, though a high number of open issues may indicate ongoing work or potential bugs.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Open-source with GPL-2.0 license for transparency and customization
- + Mature project with active maintenance
- + Comprehensive support for LilyPond features and customization options
Cons
- - No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- - High number of open issues may suggest complexity or potential bugs