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trex · v2.0.0

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Easy to use text extraction tool

brew install --cask trex
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Trust Score 8/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
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Established (>1yr) +1
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

TRex is a user-friendly macOS app designed for efficient text extraction. It stands out with its simplicity and effectiveness, making it ideal for anyone needing quick text capture from the screen.

TRex allows users to easily extract and copy text from any part of their screen.

Maturity: The project is stable with active maintenance and a responsive development team, as evidenced by regular updates and issue resolutions.

Community: While the app name may cause confusion due to similar projects mentioned on Hacker News, there is no direct discussion about TRex on Reddit.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface
  • + Active development and maintenance
  • + MIT license for open-source flexibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Potential naming confusion with other projects
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