Description:
Visual programming tool
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.11.3@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@cables_gl |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
visual-programming
creative-coding
electron
graphics
real-time
multimedia
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Install:
brew install --cask cables
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About:
Cables is a visual programming environment designed for creating real-time graphics and interactive media. It generates standalone executable files (.exe, .app) from visual patches, allowing users to build applications without writing traditional code. This tool is particularly valuable for creative coders and designers looking to rapidly prototype or deploy visual projects.
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Key Features:
- Node-based visual programming interface
- Generates standalone executables for multiple platforms
- Built on Electron for cross-platform compatibility
- Real-time rendering capabilities
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Use Cases:
- Creating interactive art installations and visual experiences
- Rapid prototyping of multimedia applications
- Developing custom VJ tools and live visuals
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Alternatives:
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TouchDesigner
– More powerful but commercial and complex
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Processing
– Code-based alternative requiring programming knowledge
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Quartz Composer
– Legacy macOS-only visual programming tool
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| Sep 22, 2026 3:42pm |
0.11.3 |
0 |
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b91d58d3 |
| Sep 21, 2026 3:55pm |
0.11.2 |
0 |
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9d74c33e |
| Aug 5, 2026 10:26am |
0.11.1 |
0 |
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b532b6d7 |
| Jun 25, 2026 1:19pm |
0.11.0 |
0 |
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48564745 |
| May 5, 2026 7:19am |
0.10.7 |
0 |
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2fd864d3 |
| Apr 16, 2026 10:05am |
0.10.6 |
0 |
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a0b14b68 |
| Apr 3, 2026 6:55pm |
0.10.5 |
0 |
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7503ccee |
| Mar 23, 2026 6:50pm |
0.10.4 |
0 |
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bce44efe |
| Mar 16, 2026 3:55pm |
0.10.3 |
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7f0340fa |
| Mar 2, 2026 3:49pm |
0.10.2 |
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922bb0b3 |
| Feb 23, 2026 12:48pm |
0.10.1 |
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d3d40d84 |
| Feb 9, 2026 12:10pm |
0.10.0 |
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aa25e930 |
| Aug 13, 2025 10:14am |
0.7.1 |
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891d4aaf |
| Aug 13, 2024 11:22pm |
0.2.1 |
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05cf0a87 |
| Aug 7, 2024 6:44pm |
0.2.0 |
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