silicon-app ☆

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Description:
Identify Intel-only apps

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.5@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: macos utility developer-tool apple-silicon intel

Install: brew install --cask silicon-app

About:
Silicon is a macOS utility designed to scan a directory or application bundle and identify which executables are compiled exclusively for Intel processors. This helps developers and power users quickly find apps that are not yet optimized for Apple Silicon, potentially impacting performance and future compatibility. By providing a clear report, it assists in planning migrations and identifying software that may require updates or Rosetta 2 support.

Key Features:

Scans directories and application bundles for Intel-only binaries
Provides a clear, sortable list of non-universal applications
Offers detailed insights into executable architecture
Simple, drag-and-drop user interface

Use Cases:

Auditing your Applications folder for Intel-only apps before migrating to a new Apple Silicon Mac
Identifying legacy software that may impact system performance or require Rosetta 2
Verifying that newly built applications are universal binaries

Alternatives:

file command – Command-line utility to check single files, lacks GUI and batch scanning.
lipo -info – Checks architecture of specific binaries but requires manual inspection of each file.

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