gucharmap ☆
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Description:
GNOME Character Map, based on the Unicode Character Database
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: unicode gnome character-map i18n development
Install: brew install gucharmap
About:
Gucharmap is a robust Unicode character map utility that enables users to browse, search, and insert characters from the Unicode character set. It provides a graphical interface to view character details such as code points, names, and Unicode blocks. This tool is essential for developers and linguists working with international text and special symbols.
Key Features:
  • Browse characters by Unicode block and category
  • Search for characters by name or code point
  • View detailed character information and properties
  • Copy characters to clipboard for easy insertion
Use Cases:
  • Finding and copying special Unicode symbols for documentation
  • Identifying and validating characters for software internationalization (i18n)
  • Exploring Unicode blocks for font development or research
Alternatives:
  • charmap – A simpler, often pre-installed utility on some Linux desktops, but lacks the advanced search and detailed character information of Gucharmap.
  • kcharselect – The KDE equivalent, offering similar functionality but with a Qt-based interface that integrates better with the KDE Plasma desktop environment.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:20am 0 VERSION_BUMP e2d25e26
Sep 11, 2025 12:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP 37944cb7
Sep 10, 2025 7:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1cd10678
Sep 14, 2024 11:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5fc997d3
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