jalview ☆
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Description:
Multiple sequence alignment editor, visualiser, analysis and figure generator
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.11.5.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: bioinformatics sequence-alignment visualization genomics java
Install: brew install --cask jalview
About:
Jalview is a robust platform for multiple sequence alignment analysis and editing. It integrates widely used tools like ClustalW and T-COFFEE for alignment and provides powerful visualization features. Its core value lies in enabling detailed analysis and creating publication-quality figures directly from alignment data.
Key Features:
  • Visualization of alignments with phylogenetic trees and consensus
  • Integration of analysis tools (ClustalW, T-COFFEE, etc.)
  • Publication-quality figure export
  • Support for various sequence formats (FASTA, PIR, etc.)
  • Annotation and editing capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Analyzing protein or DNA sequence conservation
  • Preparing figures for scientific publications
  • Teaching bioinformatics concepts
Alternatives:
  • AliView – Lightweight viewer, less feature-rich
  • UGENE – Comprehensive suite, includes non-alignment tools
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 26, 2025 10:11pm 2.11.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 01c5678a
Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 2.11.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 74b5c22b
Nov 16, 2023 6:27pm 2.11.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 805426ba
Nov 16, 2023 5:50pm 2.11.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7b102922
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