Atlassian Sourctree
Graphical client for Git version control
For MacFree + paid plans
Developer Tools
HomebrewWhat is Atlassian Sourctree?
Graphical client for Git version control
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask sourcetree@betaHow to Install Atlassian Sourctree on Mac
Follow these steps to install Atlassian Sourctree 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 sourcetree@betaPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask sourcetree@beta - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm sourcetree@beta is installed, then try `sourcetree@beta --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Atlassian Sourctree
Run `sourcetree@beta` 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 updatefirst 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 Atlassian Sourctree
How do I install Atlassian Sourctree on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask sourcetree@beta. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run sourcetree@beta from Terminal.Is Atlassian Sourctree free?
Yes, Atlassian Sourctree is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Atlassian Sourctree?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask sourcetree@beta. Homebrew will remove Atlassian Sourctree and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Atlassian Sourctree?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Atlassian Sourctree to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask sourcetree@beta in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Atlassian Sourctree work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Atlassian Sourctree can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
