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glyphs · v4.2,4202 • auto-updates
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Font editor
brew install --cask glyphs 19
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Install trend
Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v4.2,42023d ago4.2,4201→4.2,4202
8d ago4.2,4200→4.2,4201
15d ago3.5.1,3534→4.2,4200
1mo ago3.5,3532→3.5.1,3534
1mo ago3.5,3531→3.5,3532
2mo ago3.5,3530→3.5,3531
3mo ago3.5,3529→3.5,3530
3mo ago3.5,3528→3.5,3529
4mo ago3.5,3527→3.5,3528
4mo ago3.5,3526→3.5,3527
+ 4 older versions
Review
Mar 11, 2026Glyphs is a professional font editor that enables users to create and edit fonts with advanced features. It supports Python scripting, making it highly customizable and beneficial for designers and developers working with typography.
Glyphs is a tool for creating and editing fonts, offering advanced features for typography design.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with regular updates and contributions, indicating good health.
Community: The app has some mention on Hacker News, primarily regarding glyph-related topics, but lacks Reddit discussion.
Pros
- + Professional-grade font editing capabilities
- + Supports Python scripting for custom workflows
- + Active development and community contributions
- + Automated updates keep the software current
Cons
- - Requires XCode Command Line Tools for installation
- - Some plugins may encounter issues
Community Mentions
hackernews
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Jun 2021 VT220 Built-in Glyphs (2006)
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Apr 2019 Banish missing glyphs with Unifont
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Jul 2016 GNU Unifont Glyphs
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown