mkhexgrid ☆
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Description:
Fully-configurable hex grid generator
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: graphics cli gaming utility cartography
Install: brew install mkhexgrid
About:
Mkhexgrid is a command-line utility that generates high-quality hex grid images in various formats. It offers extensive configuration options for grid dimensions, line styles, and labeling, making it ideal for precise cartographic and gaming applications.
Key Features:
  • Highly configurable grid parameters (size, spacing, line weight)
  • Supports multiple output formats including PNG, SVG, and PostScript
  • Customizable cell labeling (numeric, hex, or coordinates)
  • Anti-aliased rendering for smooth lines
Use Cases:
  • Creating printable hex maps for tabletop role-playing games
  • Generating grid overlays for cartography or scientific diagrams
  • Producing custom graph paper templates
Alternatives:
  • HexGrid – GUI-based alternative, whereas Mkhexgrid is CLI-focused and scriptable
  • Inkscape – General vector editor requiring manual setup, less automated for grids
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 5:54am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1d24b371
Nov 17, 2024 11:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 558a0301
Sep 16, 2024 10:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 929de076
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Sep 29, 2023 10:58pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6710981a
Dec 2, 2022 1:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 95c0569c
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