freecad ☆
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Description:
3D parametric modeller
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.1.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @FreeCADNews  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cad 3d-modeling engineering design parametric
Install: brew install --cask freecad
About:
FreeCAD is a powerful, open-source parametric 3D modeler designed for creating real-world objects of any size. It is highly extensible and customizable, making it ideal for engineering and product design. Its main value is providing professional-grade CAD capabilities for free, supporting complex modeling tasks.
Key Features:
  • Parametric modeling
  • Multi-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • Extensible with Python scripting
  • Modular architecture (Arch, Part Design, etc.)
Use Cases:
  • Mechanical engineering design
  • 3D printing preparation
  • Architectural modeling
Alternatives:
  • Blender – Blender is primarily for animation/rendering, while FreeCAD focuses on engineering precision.
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 – Fusion 360 is cloud-based and subscription-licensed, whereas FreeCAD is offline and open-source.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 15, 2026 4:48am 1.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 81aa63c4
Mar 25, 2026 11:31am 1.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 22660c79
Sep 15, 2025 11:39am 1.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e752e2e4
Aug 6, 2025 4:23am 1.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 085724b0
Jan 25, 2024 9:22am 0.21.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e7a72248
Jan 9, 2024 9:12pm 0.21.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 90d2869c
Jan 9, 2024 9:12pm 0.21.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 024790d8
Sep 1, 2023 9:19am 0.21.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e2dc6f0
Aug 4, 2023 1:07pm 0.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5069b9b3
Aug 3, 2023 6:54pm 0.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 86a7df00
Aug 3, 2023 9:34am 0.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 548a74a0
Aug 3, 2023 8:42am 0.21.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a651d4c6
Apr 18, 2023 7:30am 0.20.2,2022-12-27 0 VERSION_BUMP f8868c63
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