surfer ☆
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Description:
Waveform viewer, supporting VCD, FST, or GHW format
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: electronics simulation waveform vcd hardware fpga
Install: brew install surfer
About:
Surfer is a modern, cross-platform waveform viewer designed for digital logic simulation analysis. It efficiently handles large VCD, FST, and GHW files, providing a responsive user interface for navigating complex signal traces. The tool aims to offer a streamlined alternative to legacy viewers with improved performance and usability.
Key Features:
  • Supports VCD, FST, and GHW formats
  • High-performance rendering for large waveforms
  • Modern Qt-based user interface
  • Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Debugging FPGA/ASIC simulation results
  • Analyzing signal timing relationships
  • Inspecting hardware design behavior
Alternatives:
  • gtkwave – Legacy tool; Surfer offers a more modern interface and potentially better performance
  • sigrok – Focuses on hardware logic analyzers; Surfer is specialized for simulation waveforms
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 19, 2025 5:22pm 0.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a9818d05
Nov 6, 2025 5:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 71efb8cd
Dec 21, 2024 11:01am 0 VERSION_BUMP bc50ef35
Oct 27, 2024 4:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 695b67a3
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