smcfancontrol ☆
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Description:
Sets a minimum speed for built-in fans
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: fan-control system-utility macos temperature hardware
Install: brew install --cask smcfancontrol
About:
smcFanControl is a system utility that allows users to manage and increase the minimum fan speeds on Apple Macintosh computers. By overriding the default thermal management settings, it helps prevent overheating and reduces thermal throttling during intensive tasks. This tool is particularly useful for maintaining consistent performance in older or heavily used Mac systems.
Key Features:
  • Manually control minimum fan speeds for all built-in fans
  • Provides real-time monitoring of fan RPM and component temperatures
  • Offers menu bar integration for quick access and adjustments
  • Includes presets for different performance profiles
Use Cases:
  • Preventing CPU/GPU thermal throttling during video editing or gaming
  • Cooling down MacBooks that run hot during normal operation
  • Maintaining lower temperatures in older Mac models with reduced thermal efficiency
Alternatives:
  • Macs Fan Control – More modern alternative with broader hardware support and a cleaner interface
  • TG Pro – Paid alternative with more advanced diagnostics and automatic fan control algorithms
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 6, 2024 1:15pm 2.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 7552039f
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