drawbot ☆

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Description:
Write Python scripts to generate two-dimensional graphics

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.132@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphics python generative-art design visualization macos

Install: brew install --cask drawbot

About:
DrawBot is a powerful, free, open-source application for macOS that creates graphics using Python scripts. It provides an intuitive environment for generating vector and bitmap images, animations, and interactive visuals programmatically. It serves as an excellent tool for learning code through visual output and for creating complex, data-driven designs.

Key Features:

Python-based scripting for precise control over graphics
Supports both vector (PDF, SVG) and bitmap (PNG, JPG, TIFF) formats
Built-in interactive editor with immediate visual feedback
Advanced typography features with support for variable fonts
Capable of creating complex animations and interactive visuals

Use Cases:

Generative art and creative coding projects
Automated graphic design and data visualization
Educational tool for teaching programming concepts visually
Creating dynamic, data-driven reports or posters

Alternatives:

Processing – Processing uses Java or its own language, whereas DrawBot uses Python, which may be more accessible for those with existing Python skills.
p5.js – p5.js is web-based (JavaScript), making it great for online sharing, while DrawBot is a native macOS application focused on high-quality print and export workflows.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	3.132	0	VERSION_BUMP	6ce3f590
Jul 10, 2024 12:04pm	3.130	0	VERSION_BUMP	b87b92cb