A macOS app bundle pre-packaged for use on current hardware
Overview
The project provides a convenient macOS app bundle of the original Logisim (by Dr. Carl Burch), making it easy for students to run the software without needing to manually install Java or execute .jar files via the command line.
It is especially useful for students enrolled in Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture at Study.com, where assignments and diagrams are completed with the original Logisim, not Logisim Evolution.
Features • macOS-native.app bundle • Supports Intel and Apple Silicon • Pre-configured with required Java options • Enables easy launching of Logisim as any other macOS application
Disclaimer
This software is for educational purposes only. I am not affiliated with the creators of Logisim or Study.com. Thanks are due to Dr. Carl Burch for the original Logisim software, which was made available under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
The official project is located here: http://www.cburch.com/logisim/
License
This package includes the unmodified, original Logisim.jar file, redistributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL v3). For details, refer to the LICENSE file or visit: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.en.html
Installation
1a. Download and run the .pkg installer from the Releases page. -or- 1b. Download and extract the .zip release and place the Logisim.app in your Applications folder. 2. Run as any other macOS application
Note: You may need to allow the app to run in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway if macOS recognizes it as being from an unverified developer.
Why This Exists
Study.com's course material (through 2025) still utilizes the original Logisim. It can be difficult to get working on macOS, or frustrating for students who aren't used to Java. This package aims to simplify that by wrapping it up in a native-like app experience.