smcFanControl

smcfancontrol · v2.6

7.0

Sets a minimum speed for built-in fans

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brew install --cask smcfancontrol

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Conflicts with: smcfancontrol@beta

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Trust Score 6/10

✓ Open source (GPL-2.0) +3

✗ Active development +0

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

smcFanControl allows users to set custom fan speeds for better cooling on Intel Macs. It's ideal for those needing precise thermal control, offering features like fan monitoring and target speed adjustments. The app is free, open-source, and compatible with many Intel-based Mac models.

Controls fan speeds to help maintain optimal temperatures on Intel Macs.

Maturity: The project is active with regular updates, but has several open issues, indicating moderate maturity.

Community: Little recent community discussion found. The app was mentioned on Hacker News in 2011 but has no significant recent mentions.

Pros

+ Customizable fan speed control for better cooling
+ Real-time fan monitoring with temperature tracking
+ Compatible with a wide range of Intel Mac models
+ Free and open-source under GPL-2.0

Cons

- No auto-update feature requiring manual checks
- Known issues with newer Mac models like the 2018 MacBook Pro and 16-inch 2019 MacBook Pro
- High energy usage reported in older macOS versions