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Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool

Q: How do I uninstall Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask gdat`. Homebrew will remove Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

App that utilises autosomal DNA to aid in the research of family trees

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version2026r02,1rGnfTHdr7cuhSDDoN_oTqSYqqDzw3kkQCatalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool?

App that utilises autosomal DNA to aid in the research of family trees

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask gdat

Official Website

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How to Install Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool on Mac

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

How do I install Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool on Mac?

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

Is Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool free?

Yes, Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask gdat. Homebrew will remove Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool?

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 Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool to the latest version?

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 You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Genealogical DNA Analysis Tool work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

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