hwsensors ☆

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Description:
Tool to access information from available hardware sensors

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 6.26.1440@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 663 | Forks: 133 | Language: Objective-C | Category: System utilities

Tags: hardware monitoring diagnostics macos system-utilities sensors

Install: brew install --cask hwsensors

About:
HWSensors is a hardware monitoring tool for macOS that provides real-time access to sensor data from SMC (System Management Controller) and I/O Kit. It allows users to monitor temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and other critical hardware metrics directly from the menu bar or via a standalone application. Its main value is offering detailed hardware diagnostics and monitoring for Mac systems, similar to tools like HWMonitor on Windows.

Key Features:

Real-time hardware sensor monitoring (temp, voltage, fan)
SMC and I/O Kit data access for Mac hardware
Menu bar display with configurable widgets
Supports a wide range of Intel-based Mac models
Open-source with plugin architecture for extensibility

Use Cases:

Monitoring system health and preventing overheating on Macs
Diagnosing hardware issues by tracking sensor readings over time
Providing hardware telemetry for developers or power users

Alternatives:

iStat Menus – Commercial alternative with more polished UI and additional system monitoring features
Intel Power Gadget – Focuses specifically on CPU power and frequency metrics, less comprehensive hardware coverage

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm	6.26.1440	0	VERSION_BUMP	f3f0723b
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am	6.26.1440	0	VERSION_BUMP	9c677338