4peaks ☆

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Description:
Visualise and edit DNA sequence trace files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.8@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: bioinformatics dna-sequencing sanger molecular-biology chromatogram

Install: brew install --cask 4peaks

About:
4peaks is a specialized macOS application designed for molecular biologists to visualize and analyze DNA sequence trace files generated by Sanger sequencing. It provides intuitive tools for viewing chromatograms, editing sequence data, and assigning base calls to resolve ambiguities. The software is essential for quality control and manual editing of sequencing results before further analysis.

Key Features:

Chromatogram visualization with color-coded base calls
Manual editing of sequence data and base assignments
Support for multiple file formats including AB1 and SCF
Sequence alignment and comparison tools
Quality value analysis and display

Use Cases:

Quality control of Sanger sequencing results
Manual editing and correction of base call errors
Comparing sequenced fragments to reference sequences

Alternatives:

SnapGene – Commercial tool with broader molecular biology features but higher cost
UGENE – Free open-source suite with trace viewing but less specialized interface
FinchTV – Free alternative with similar trace viewing capabilities

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 12:47pm	1.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	db6e9565
Jul 9, 2024 10:13am	1.8	0	VERSION_BUMP	c7da1bd4