font-oxygen-mono
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Type: Cask  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: font monospace developer typography coding
Install: brew install --cask font-oxygen-mono
About:
Oxygen Mono is a monospaced typeface designed for code editors and terminal environments. It features distinct character shapes to improve readability and reduce confusion between similar glyphs. This font enhances legibility at small sizes, making it ideal for long coding sessions.
Key Features:
  • Highly legible monospaced design
  • Distinctive characters to prevent ambiguity
  • Optimized for screen readability
  • Open-source and free to use
Use Cases:
  • Programming in IDEs like VS Code or IntelliJ
  • System administration in terminal emulators
  • Technical writing and documentation
Alternatives:
  • Fira Code – Includes programming ligatures, whereas Oxygen Mono is strictly monospaced
  • Source Code Pro – Similar readability focus, but Oxygen Mono has a more rounded, geometric aesthetic
  • JetBrains Mono – Designed specifically for JetBrains IDEs, while Oxygen Mono is a general-purpose monospace font
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