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renCal

Desktop calendar

CaskAuto-updates
Install command
brew install --cask rencal
30-day installs
13
#1831 in App
1-year installs
13
Last 365 days
Latest version
0.9.0
Download size
21MB
dmg
Release cadence
Irregular
1 release in 30 days

About

Desktop calendar

At a glance

Chip
Apple silicon
Auto-updates
Yes
Repository
Open source · MIT · Updated 0 days ago★193
Homebrew
Available; the app updates itself
Also known as
rencal
Homepage
rencal.org
Token
rencal

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What’s new in 0.9.0

New OpenNavo editorial

  • NewPlugins can now add their own calendar views.
  • ChangesThe board view is now a separate plugin, rencal-view-board.
  • FixesLong multi-day event popovers no longer open off-screen.

How to install renCal on Mac

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the same file Homebrew uses: Install Details

Uninstall renCal and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command
brew uninstall --cask rencal

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

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

--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 renCal

Is renCal safe?

renCal 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 github.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 13 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

Is renCal open source?

renCal’s source code is public on GitHub (t4t5/rencal) under the MIT license.

How do I completely uninstall renCal on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask rencal. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask rencal. --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 5 files and folders, including ~/Library/Application Support/rencal.

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

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

Where does renCal store its settings and data?

Its data is in ~/Library/Application Support/rencal. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of renCal?

The latest version is 0.9.0, added to Homebrew on Oct 30, 2026. renCal updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy rencal.