lectrote ☆
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Description:
Interactive Fiction interpreter in an Electron shell
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.5.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: interactive-fiction gaming electron inform7 text-adventure
Install: brew install --cask lectrote
About:
Lectrote is an Interactive Fiction interpreter built on the Electron framework, designed to run games created with Inform 7 or other Z-machine and Glulx formats. It provides a modern, cross-platform interface for experiencing text-based adventure games, supporting features like custom fonts, color schemes, and save states. Its main value is delivering a consistent and accessible environment for the IF community across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support via Electron (macOS, Windows, Linux)
  • Support for Z-machine and Glulx game formats
  • Customizable fonts, colors, and window layouts
  • Integrated library management for game collections
Use Cases:
  • Playing classic and modern Interactive Fiction games
  • Testing and debugging Inform 7 game releases
  • Archiving and organizing a personal IF game library
Alternatives:
  • Gargoyle – Gargoyle is a traditional native interpreter with extensive format support, while Lectrote offers a more modern UI via Electron.
  • Parchment – Parchment is a web-based interpreter, whereas Lectrote provides a dedicated desktop application experience.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm 1.5.5 0 VERSION_BUMP d12966e7
Sep 19, 2023 11:53am 1.4.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 0c1e4a0b
Sep 2, 2023 8:00pm 1.4.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a6adf3b
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