gswitch ☆
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Description:
Set which graphics card to use
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.9.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: macos graphics gpu utility system
Install: brew install --cask gswitch
About:
gSwitch is a macOS menu bar utility that provides manual control over graphics card switching on dual-GPU MacBook Pro models. It allows users to override automatic graphics switching to force the use of either the integrated or discrete GPU. This provides better performance for GPU-intensive applications or improved battery life by using the integrated GPU.
Key Features:
  • Manual GPU switching from menu bar
  • Real-time GPU usage monitoring
  • Automatic and forced GPU modes
  • Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
Use Cases:
  • Forcing discrete GPU for gaming or video editing
  • Extending battery life by using integrated GPU
  • Troubleshooting graphics-related application issues
Alternatives:
  • gfxCardStatus – Similar functionality, but gSwitch offers more modern UI and Apple Silicon support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:16pm 1.9.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 9759f4cf
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 1.9.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 85efe9a5
Jul 11, 2024 9:35am 1.9.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 09743809
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