GTKWave
gtkwave · v3.3.107 • deprecated
GTK+ based wave viewer
brew install --cask gtkwave Trust Score 8/10
Review
Mar 10, 2026GTKWave is a versatile wave viewer supporting multiple file formats, ideal for hardware engineers and digital circuit designers. It offers a robust solution for viewing LXT, VZT, FST, and Verilog VCD files, making it an essential tool for those working with digital designs.
GTKWave displays waveform data from various file formats, enabling detailed analysis of digital circuits.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained, though it has several open issues, indicating ongoing development and potential areas for improvement.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Supports multiple file formats for comprehensive waveform analysis
- + Open-source with active development, ensuring continued updates
- + Cross-platform compatibility, usable on Unix, Win32, and macOS
Cons
- - Known issues with launching on macOS Sonoma
- - High-DPI display issues affecting UI quality
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