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ApE (A Plasmid Editor)

Q: How do I uninstall ApE (A Plasmid Editor)?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask ape`. Homebrew will remove ApE (A Plasmid Editor) and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update ApE (A Plasmid Editor) to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Software for DNA sequence analysis and annotation

For Mac

Official website

Free & open source

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version3.1.9Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is ApE (A Plasmid Editor)?

Software for DNA sequence analysis and annotation

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask ape

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How to Install ApE (A Plasmid Editor) on Mac

Follow these steps to install ApE (A Plasmid Editor) 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 ape
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask ape
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm ape is installed, then try `ape --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch ApE (A Plasmid Editor)
Run `ape` 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 ApE (A Plasmid Editor)

How do I install ApE (A Plasmid Editor) on Mac?

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

Is ApE (A Plasmid Editor) free?

Yes, ApE (A Plasmid Editor) is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall ApE (A Plasmid Editor)?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask ape. Homebrew will remove ApE (A Plasmid Editor) and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to ApE (A Plasmid Editor)?

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How do I update ApE (A Plasmid Editor) to the latest version?

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 You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does ApE (A Plasmid Editor) work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, ApE (A Plasmid Editor) can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.