Description:
Calculate and compare file checksums
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 1.1.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
checksum
utility
macos
security
file-verification
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Install:
brew install --cask calhash
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Verifying the integrity of downloaded files or software installers
- Comparing files to detect duplicates or ensure exact copies
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Alternatives:
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shasum
– Built-in command-line tool for checksums, less user-friendly than CalHash's GUI
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QuickChecksum
– Similar GUI tool, CalHash offers a simpler interface
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| Aug 29, 2026 2:45pm |
1.1.1 |
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da637b41 |
| Jan 1, 2026 12:55am |
1.0.5 |
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a85a9ea2 |
| Sep 21, 2025 3:21pm |
1.0.5 |
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83273c79 |
| Sep 12, 2025 9:40am |
1.0.5 |
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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 |
| Aug 24, 2022 5:34am |
1.0.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b38c6e79 |
| Jul 20, 2022 4:56am |
1.0.5 |
0 |
NEW |
493365dc |
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