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Herdr

Desktop app for terminals and coding agents

CaskAuto-updates
Install command
brew install --cask herdr-app
30-day installs
95
#882 in App
1-year installs
95
Last 365 days
Latest version
0.1.11
Download size
25MB
dmg
Release cadence
Daily
3 releases in 30 days

About

Desktop app for terminals and coding agents

At a glance

Chip
Apple silicon
Auto-updates
Yes
Homebrew
Available; the app updates itself
Also known as
herdr-app
Homepage
herdr.dev
Token
herdr-app

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How to install Herdr on Mac

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: Install Details

Uninstall Herdr and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask herdr-app

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
Uninstall command
brew uninstall --zap --cask herdr-app

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Questions about Herdr

Is Herdr safe?

Herdr is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from releases.herdr.dev against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 95 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

How do I completely uninstall Herdr on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask herdr-app. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask herdr-app. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes 2 files and folders, including ~/.config/herdr-app.

Does Herdr run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Yes, and only there: it does not install on Intel Macs.

Where does Herdr store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/dev.herdr.app.plist. Its data is in ~/.config/herdr-app. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Herdr?

The latest version is 0.1.11, added to Homebrew on Oct 31, 2026. Herdr updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy herdr-app.

What else does installing Herdr add?

It also adds 1 command-line tool: herdr-app.