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paintbrush · v2.6.0,20210402
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6.0
Image editor
brew install --cask paintbrush 337
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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, 2026Paintbrush is a niche image editor offering unique watercolor effects, ideal for artists seeking distinctive image processing options. Despite its specialized features, the app lacks active development and community support.
Paintbrush is an image editor that adds modern, watercolor effects to images.
Maturity: The project is inactive with no updates since 2020, indicating poor health and limited support.
Community: No significant community discussion found on relevant platforms, suggesting limited user engagement.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Unique watercolor effect features
- + Available for macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development and community
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