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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 12:25pm	1.5.5	0	VERSION_BUMP	d12966e7