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Description:
Diagramming app

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 5.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: diagramming productivity macos visualization flowchart

Install: brew install --cask shapes

About:
Shapes is a native macOS diagramming application designed for creating polished, professional diagrams with minimal effort. It focuses on a clean, distraction-free interface that allows users to quickly sketch workflows, user flows, and system architectures. The tool excels at producing presentation-ready visuals directly on the Mac.

Key Features:

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
Stunning built-in templates and styles
Native macOS performance and integration
Export to SVG, PDF, PNG, and more
Focus on visual clarity and presentation quality

Use Cases:

Designing user flow diagrams and wireframes
Creating system architecture and network diagrams
Visualizing business processes and workflows
Brainstorming and sketching ideas visually

Alternatives:

Lucidchart – Lucidchart is a web-based, collaborative platform, whereas Shapes is a focused, native Mac app for individual productivity.
Microsoft Visio – Visio is a complex, enterprise-level tool for Windows, while Shapes offers a simpler, more elegant experience for macOS users.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Apr 1, 2023 1:40pm	5.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	e761b269