calhash ☆
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Description:
Calculate and compare file checksums
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: checksum utility macos security file-verification
Install: brew install --cask calhash
About:
CalHash is a macOS utility designed to compute and verify file checksums using various algorithms. It provides a straightforward interface for comparing checksums to ensure file integrity after downloads or transfers. This tool simplifies the process of validating cryptographic hashes for security and verification purposes.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple checksum algorithms (e.g., MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256)
  • Drag-and-drop interface for easy file handling
  • Checksum comparison and verification functionality
  • Generates checksum reports for documentation
Use Cases:
  • Verifying the integrity of downloaded files or software installers
  • Comparing files to detect duplicates or ensure exact copies
Alternatives:
  • shasum – Built-in command-line tool for checksums, less user-friendly than CalHash's GUI
  • QuickChecksum – Similar GUI tool, CalHash offers a simpler interface
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 1, 2026 12:55am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP a85a9ea2
Sep 21, 2025 3:21pm 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 83273c79
Sep 12, 2025 9:40am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 35644a35
Aug 26, 2025 6:46am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 192a3346
Feb 18, 2024 11:05pm 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 51013670
Oct 3, 2023 8:36am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c5558e7
Sep 5, 2023 11:06pm 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 303ce74f
Apr 16, 2023 7:14am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP a2f3b1a8
Jan 2, 2023 1:46am 1.0.5 0 NEW 8739edd6
Oct 14, 2022 11:06am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP dfcbde04
Oct 8, 2022 7:46am 1.0.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ceb3c05
Oct 6, 2022 1:22pm 1.1.8 0 VERSION_BUMP 83672e74
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