prefs-editor ☆

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Description:
Graphical user interface for the 'defaults' command

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.4.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: macos preferences defaults utility system

Install: brew install --cask prefs-editor

About:
Prefs Editor provides a graphical user interface for the macOS 'defaults' command, allowing users to view and modify hidden application preferences stored in plist files. It presents a searchable list of all available settings for any installed app, making it easier to tweak undocumented or system-level configurations without using the terminal. This tool is invaluable for power users and developers who need to fine-tune application behavior beyond the standard Settings UI.

Key Features:

Graphical interface for the 'defaults' command
Searchable list of all available preferences
Supports viewing and editing hidden settings
Works with both user and global preferences

Use Cases:

Enabling hidden features in macOS applications
Troubleshooting app behavior by modifying preferences
Managing system-level settings without Terminal

Alternatives:

defaults command – Native command-line tool; Prefs Editor provides a GUI wrapper for easier discovery and editing
Pref Setter – Older preference editor; Prefs Editor offers modern UI and broader compatibility

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 23, 2022 11:06pm	1.4.1.3.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	3d70c8cb