fontfinagler ☆

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Description:
Help troubleshoot misbehaving fonts

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: fonts macos diagnostics utility troubleshooting

Install: brew install --cask fontfinagler

About:
FontFinagler is a macOS utility designed to diagnose and resolve common font-related issues that can cause application crashes or rendering problems. It provides a graphical interface to validate, disable, and manage fonts installed on your system. This tool is invaluable for designers and developers who need to ensure font consistency and troubleshoot font conflicts.

Key Features:

Identifies and lists damaged or problematic fonts
Allows disabling of fonts without uninstalling them
Provides detailed font information and validation
Checks for duplicate font files

Use Cases:

Troubleshooting apps that crash due to corrupt fonts
Managing font libraries for design workflows
Resolving font conflicts after installing new typefaces

Alternatives:

Font Book – FontBook is Apple's built-in manager, but FontFinagler offers deeper diagnostic capabilities for troubleshooting.
RightFont – RightFont is a premium font manager focused on organization, whereas FontFinagler specializes in repair and diagnostics.

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