Developer Tools
HomebrewWhat is Colorpicker?
Get and save colour codes
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask toinane-colorpickerHow to Install Colorpicker on Mac
Follow these steps to install Colorpicker 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 toinane-colorpickerPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask toinane-colorpicker - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm toinane-colorpicker is installed, then try `toinane-colorpicker --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch Colorpicker
Run `toinane-colorpicker` 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 Colorpicker
How do I install Colorpicker on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask toinane-colorpicker. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run toinane-colorpicker from Terminal.Is Colorpicker free?
Yes, Colorpicker is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Colorpicker?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask toinane-colorpicker. Homebrew will remove Colorpicker and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to Colorpicker?
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 Colorpicker to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask toinane-colorpicker in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does Colorpicker work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Colorpicker can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.
