How do I install Fantastical on Mac?

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

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

How do I uninstall Fantastical?

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

What are alternatives to Fantastical?

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

How do I update Fantastical to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

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

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

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What is Fantastical?

Calendar software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask fantastical

How to Install Fantastical on Mac

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