p4v
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Description:
Visual client for Helix Core
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.4,2886649@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Perforce  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: version-control helix-core perforce developer-tools gui-client
Install: brew install --cask p4v
About:
P4V is the official graphical client for Helix Core, the version control system used by major game studios and enterprises. It provides an intuitive interface for managing files, branches, and changelists, while offering powerful visualization tools for complex repository histories and streams.
Key Features:
  • Visual history and branch visualization
  • Stream-based development workflow support
  • Integrated diff and merge tools
  • File locking and exclusive checkout management
Use Cases:
  • Managing large binary assets in game development
  • Coordinating multi-team enterprise software projects
  • Visualizing complex branching strategies and dependencies
Alternatives:
  • Perforce Helix Core – P4V is the GUI client, while Helix Core is the underlying server
  • GitKraken – Git-focused visual client, not compatible with Perforce protocols
Version History
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Feb 5, 2026 10:18pm 2025.4,2886649 0 VERSION_BUMP 4f5f22ce
Jan 29, 2026 10:28pm 2025.4,2881463 0 VERSION_BUMP 750f21cd
Dec 18, 2025 10:44pm 2025.3,2851897 0 VERSION_BUMP b7c4972c
Aug 7, 2024 3:51pm 2024.2,2634463 0 VERSION_BUMP 98dd97f2