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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.
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