duti ☆

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Description:
Select default apps for documents and URL schemes on macOS

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.5.4@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos utilities automation system cli

Install: brew install duti

About:
duti is a command-line utility for macOS that allows users to set default applications for specific document types (UTIs) and URL schemes. It modifies the Launch Services database, enabling precise control over which apps open when you double-click a file or click a web link. This tool is invaluable for scripting and automating system preferences without manual GUI interaction.

Key Features:

Sets default applications for file types (UTIs)
Configures handlers for URL schemes (e.g., http, mailto)
Command-line interface for easy scripting and automation
Modifies Launch Services database directly

Use Cases:

Automating macOS setup scripts to ensure preferred apps are defaults
Batch-setting default apps for developers or power users

Alternatives:

duti-x – A modern fork of duti with additional features and better support for newer macOS versions
DefaultApp – GUI-based alternative for setting defaults without command line

License: LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 3:43pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	e779f2b3
Sep 12, 2024 8:21am		1	VERSION_BUMP	1b3987b4