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Description:
View the architecture of the running application

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: macos utility developer-tools apple-silicon architecture

Install: brew install --cask silicon-info

About:
Silicon Info is a lightweight macOS menu bar utility that instantly reveals whether an application is running under Rosetta 2 translation or natively on Apple Silicon. It provides a simple interface to inspect the architecture of any running process, helping users verify app compatibility and performance.

Key Features:

Real-time architecture detection for running applications
Menu bar utility for quick access and minimal interface
Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon binaries
Shows whether Rosetta 2 translation is active

Use Cases:

Verifying if a macOS app is running natively on Apple Silicon or via Rosetta 2
Debugging performance issues related to architecture translation

Alternatives:

file command – Terminal-based alternative that checks binary architecture but lacks GUI and real-time monitoring
Activity Monitor – Built-in tool that shows CPU type column but requires more steps to identify architecture

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