# XcodesApp (open-source desktop utility)

> XcodesApp is a free, open-source desktop utility for macOS. The easiest way to install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode - with a mouse click. It has 8,592 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at XcodesOrg/XcodesApp.

The easiest way to install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode. If you're looking for a command-line version of Xcodes.app, try xcodes.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 8,592 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://xcodes.app |
| Official | no |
| Category | Archivers, cleaners & system utilities |
| Latest release | v4.1.1b41 (Sep 14, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 14, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask xcodes
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/xcodes

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