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4Peaks

Q: How do I uninstall 4Peaks?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask 4peaks`. Homebrew will remove 4Peaks and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update 4Peaks to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask 4peaks` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Visualise and edit DNA sequence trace files

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version1.8Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is 4Peaks?

Visualise and edit DNA sequence trace files

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask 4peaks

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How to Install 4Peaks on Mac

Follow these steps to install 4Peaks using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask 4peaks
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask 4peaks
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm 4peaks is installed, then try `4peaks --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch 4Peaks
Run `4peaks` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about 4Peaks

How do I install 4Peaks on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask 4peaks. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run 4peaks from Terminal.

Is 4Peaks free?

Yes, 4Peaks is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall 4Peaks?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask 4peaks. Homebrew will remove 4Peaks and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to 4Peaks?

There are several media & entertainment apps available for macOS. Browse the Media & Entertainment category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update 4Peaks to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask 4peaks in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does 4Peaks work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, 4Peaks can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.