font-meslo-lg
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font monospace developer coding
Install: brew install --cask font-meslo-lg
About:
Meslo LG is a modified version of the popular 'Menlo' monospaced font, specifically designed to improve readability for terminal and coding environments. It features subtle adjustments to character shapes, spacing, and line height, making it easier on the eyes during long programming sessions. The font is widely used for its excellent legibility and compatibility with various terminal emulators and code editors.
Key Features:
  • Modified 'Menlo' font with enhanced readability
  • Optimized for terminal and code editor use
  • Includes regular, bold, italic, and bold-italic weights
  • Open source and freely available
Use Cases:
  • Daily coding in IDEs and text editors
  • Terminal and command-line interface usage
Alternatives:
  • Fira Code – Fira Code includes programming ligatures, while Meslo LG focuses on pure character readability without ligatures
  • Source Code Pro – Adobe's monospace font with a more geometric design, whereas Meslo LG offers a softer, more refined aesthetic
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