Inconsolata for Powerline
Raph Levien · A Powerline-patched Inconsolata font; this Homebrew cask installs the regular OTF file.
Inconsolata for Powerline is a font you can install on a Mac.
About
Inconsolata for Powerline is a font based on Inconsolata and patched for Powerline. The project credits Raph Levien as the font creator, Kha with the patch, and Joel Chippindale with the bold variant.
The supplied cask installs one file: Inconsolata for Powerline.. Although the project directory also lists a bold TTF file, that file is not included by this cask. The available evidence does not establish the font’s full character coverage or ligature support.
To install, run brew install --cask font-inconsolata-for-powerline. After installation, select “Inconsolata for Powerline” in the font settings of a compatible application to use it; installing the cask does not install an application.
Sources: Inconsolata for Powerline project
Version changes: Unknown.
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Install and uninstall
Homebrew installs the font in ~/Library/Fonts, where Font Book can use it.
Install without Homebrew
Download the same file Homebrew uses: github.com/powerline/fonts/raw/master/Inconsolata/Inconsolata%20for%20Powerline.otf
$ brew uninstall --cask \font-inconsolata-for-powerlineA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
Questions
Is Inconsolata for Powerline safe?
Inconsolata for Powerline is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. The download comes from github.com; Homebrew does not verify a checksum for it. It was installed 12 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
How do I completely uninstall Inconsolata for Powerline on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask font-inconsolata-for-powerline.