How do I install CleanShot X on Mac?

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

CleanShot X offers both free and paid tiers. Check their official website for current pricing details.

How do I uninstall CleanShot X?

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

What are alternatives to CleanShot X?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update CleanShot X to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does CleanShot X work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

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

CleanShot X for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

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What is CleanShot X?

Capture your Mac's screen like a pro

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask cleanshot

How to Install CleanShot X on Mac

Follow these steps to install CleanShot X 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 cleanshot
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask cleanshot
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm cleanshot is installed, then try `cleanshot --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch CleanShot X
Run `cleanshot` 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

Premium features available

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Professional-grade features

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Video Tutorials

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