UltiMaker Cura

ultimaker-cura · v5.12.1

7.0

3D printer and slicing GUI

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brew install --cask ultimaker-cura

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Trust Score 8/10

✓ Open source (LGPL-3.0) +3

✓ Active development +2

✓ Licensed +1

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v5.12.1

9d ago5.12.0→5.12.1

Review

Mar 10, 2026

UltiMaker Cura is a comprehensive 3D printing software offering slicing, printer control, and extensive customization options. It supports a wide range of 3D printers and materials, making it a powerful tool for both hobbyists and professionals in the 3D printing community.

Provides a graphical user interface for slicing 3D models and controlling 3D printers.

Maturity: The project is active and widely used, though it has a high number of unresolved issues, suggesting some instability.

Community: No recent community discussion found on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

+ Advanced slicing capabilities and customization options.
+ Supports a wide range of 3D printers and materials.
+ Extensive plugin ecosystem for additional functionality.
+ Actively maintained with regular updates.
+ Open-source under the LGPL-3.0 license, fostering community contributions.

Cons

- High number of unresolved GitHub issues, indicating potential maintenance challenges.
- A critical issue with black screen on certain hardware configurations remains unresolved.
- Auto-updates are disabled, requiring manual checks for updates.