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Line Utilities","Applications","Apple Platforms Development","Development Tools","IDE \u0026 Code Editors","Productivity","Terminal","Design","Photo \u0026 Video Editing","Music","News \u0026 Social Media","AI Chatbots","Tools","Entertainment \u0026 Media","AI Local","Diagramming","AI Agentic Coding","App Store \u0026 ASO","Others","Proxy, Mocking \u0026 API Calling"],"sub_categories":["Tools","Development","Productivity","Others","Design","Music","Photo \u0026 Video Editing"],"readme":"# Awesome macOS\n\n[![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)\n[![PRs Welcome](https://img.shields.io/badge/PRs-welcome-brightgreen.svg)](CONTRIBUTING.md)\n[![License: MIT](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-yellow.svg)](LICENSE)\n\nA personally curated list of awesome applications, software, tools and shiny things for macOS.\n\n## Table of Contents\n\n- [Design](#design)\n- [IDE \u0026 Code Editors](#ide--code-editors)\n- [Apple Platforms Development](#apple-platforms-development)\n- [App Store \u0026 ASO](#app-store--aso)\n- [Terminal](#terminal)\n- [Proxy, Mocking \u0026 API Calling](#proxy-mocking--api-calling)\n- [Development Tools](#development-tools)\n- [Productivity](#productivity)\n- [Diagramming](#diagramming)\n- [Entertainment \u0026 Media](#entertainment--media)\n- [Music](#music)\n- [Photo \u0026 Video Editing](#photo--video-editing)\n- [News \u0026 Social Media](#news--social-media)\n- [Tools](#tools)\n- [Others](#others)\n- [AI Chatbots](#ai-chatbots)\n- [AI Agentic Coding](#ai-agentic-coding)\n- [AI Local](#ai-local)\n- [AI Tools](#ai-tools)\n\n## Design\n\n- [ColorSlurp](https://colorslurp.com) - Pick, edit and copy colors with the best color picker for Mac and iOS.\n- [CustomSymbols](https://apps.apple.com/app/custom-symbols/id1566662030?l=en-GB\u0026mt=12) - Convert any SVG artwork into an SF Symbol file that you can use in Xcode.\n- [Figma](https://www.figma.com) - Design, prototype and collaborate all in one place.\n- [Framer](https://www.framer.com) - Publish stunning sites, without writing code.\n- [Icon Composer](https://developer.apple.com/icon-composer/) - Apple's tool for building layered, adaptive app icons for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.\n- [ImageOptim](https://imageoptim.com) - Optimize images to save space and load faster, without losing quality.\n- [SF Symbols](https://developer.apple.com/sf-symbols/) - A library of thousands of consistent, highly configurable symbols you can use in your app.\n- [Shareshot](https://shareshot.app) - Frame your screenshots and add beautiful backgrounds before sharing them.\n- [Spline](https://spline.design) - Design and animate 3D content for the web and mobile, collaboratively.\n- [Upscayl](https://upscayl.org) - Free and open source AI image upscaler.\n- [xScope](https://xscopeapp.com) - Measure. Inspect. Test.\n\n## IDE \u0026 Code Editors\n\n- [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio) - The official IDE for Android app development, based on IntelliJ.\n- [Hex Fiend](https://ridiculousfish.com/hexfiend/) - A fast and clever open source hex editor for Mac OS X.\n- [Neovim](https://neovim.io) - Hyperextensible Vim-based text editor.\n- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) - Free source code editor with support for debugging, syntax highlighting and extensions.\n- [Xcode](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/) - Apple IDE for iOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS development.\n- [Zed](https://zed.dev) - Minimal code editor crafted for speed and collaboration with humans and AI.\n\n## Apple Platforms Development\n\n_(iOS • iPadOS • macOS • watchOS • visionOS)_\n\n- [Apple Configurator](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-configurator/id1037126344) - Automate mass configuration of iOS devices.\n- [Developer](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-developer/id640199958) - Stay up to date on Apple frameworks, technologies, news and WWDC videos.\n- [RocketSim](https://www.rocketsim.app) - 30+ tools for Xcode's iOS Simulator: testing, debugging, network monitoring and more.\n- [Slender](https://martiancraft.com/products/slender.html) - Understand every byte.\n- [TestFlight](https://developer.apple.com/testflight/) - Install and test beta versions of your iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS apps.\n- [Transporter](https://apps.apple.com/app/transporter/id1450874784) - Upload your apps and their associated metadata to App Store Connect.\n- [WWDC](https://github.com/insidegui/WWDC) - The unofficial WWDC app for macOS.\n- [Xliff Editor](https://sweetpproductions.com) - Xcode localisation made easy.\n\n## App Store \u0026 ASO\n\n- [Astro](https://tryastro.app) - Track your App Store rankings across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS.\n- [Helm](https://helm-app.com) - Enhances App Store Connect with AI-powered tools for updates, localization and ASO.\n- [Kickstart](https://www.kickstart.tools) - Store optimization, competitor tracking, analytics, reviews and launch assets for indie developers, in one app.\n\n## Terminal\n\n- [atuin](https://atuin.sh) - Magical shell history.\n- [eza](https://github.com/eza-community/eza) - A modern, maintained replacement for `ls`.\n- [fastfetch](https://github.com/fastfetch-cli/fastfetch) - A neofetch-like tool for fetching system information and displaying it prettily.\n- [fzf](https://github.com/junegunn/fzf) - A command-line fuzzy finder.\n- [Ghostty](https://ghostty.org) - A fast, feature-rich, cross-platform terminal emulator.\n- [gnupg](https://gnupg.org) - Complete and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard.\n- [Homebrew](https://brew.sh) - The missing package manager for macOS.\n- [pinentry-mac](https://github.com/GPGTools/pinentry-mac) - A pinentry program for GnuPG with a native macOS UI.\n- [Starship](https://starship.rs) - The minimal, blazing-fast and infinitely customizable prompt for any shell.\n- [stow](https://www.gnu.org/software/stow/) - A symlink farm manager, handy for managing dotfiles.\n- [tree](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/tree) - Recursively lists directory contents in a tree-like format.\n- [zoxide](https://github.com/ajeetdsouza/zoxide) - A smarter `cd` command that learns your habits.\n\n## Proxy, Mocking \u0026 API Calling\n\n- [Charles](https://www.charlesproxy.com) - HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet.\n- [Mockoon](https://mockoon.com) - Create mock REST APIs in seconds, no remote deployment or account required.\n- [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com/apps) - Supercharge your API workflow.\n- [RapidAPI for Mac](https://paw.cloud) - The most advanced API tool for Mac.\n\n## Development Tools\n\n- [Base](https://menial.co.uk/base/) - Create, design, edit and browse SQLite 3 database files.\n- [Codye](https://darioroa.com/codye/) - Turn your code snippets into beautiful images for presentations and docs.\n- [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) - Instant offline access to 150+ API documentation sets.\n- [Kaleidoscope](https://www.kaleidoscopeapp.com) - Spot the Differences. Merge in seconds.\n- [Tower](https://www.git-tower.com/mac/) - Version control with Git - made easy. In a beautiful, efficient, and powerful app.\n- [UTM](https://getutm.app) - Run Windows, Linux and more on your Mac, iPhone or iPad, via a full system emulator/VM host.\n\n## Productivity\n\n- [Calendar](https://apps.apple.com/app/calendar/id1108185179) - Calendar keeps your appointments.\n- [Canva](https://www.canva.com) - Design anything, publish anywhere.\n- [Contacts](https://apps.apple.com/app/contacts/id1069512615) - Manage and sync your contacts.\n- [Freeform](https://apps.apple.com/app/freeform/id6443742539) - A flexible canvas for sketching, brainstorming and collaborating on ideas.\n- [Keynote](https://apps.apple.com/app/keynote-design-presentations/id361285480) - Beautiful presentations for everyone. By everyone.\n- [Linear](https://linear.app) - The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using.\n- [Mail](https://apps.apple.com/app/mail/id1108187098) - Send, receive and organize all your email accounts in one place.\n- [Notes](https://apps.apple.com/app/notes/id1110145109) - Notes and sketches synced across all devices.\n- [Numbers](https://apps.apple.com/app/numbers-make-spreadsheets/id361304891?l=en-GB) - Spreadsheets that bring everyone to the table.\n- [OmniPlan](https://www.omnigroup.com/omniplan) - Project management for Mac.\n- [Pages](https://apps.apple.com/app/pages-create-documents/id361309726) - Documents that stand apart. Created together.\n- [Reminders](https://apps.apple.com/app/reminders/id1108187841) - Create and organize to-do lists, and get reminded about the things that matter.\n- [Safari](https://www.apple.com/safari/) - The best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices.\n- [Things](https://culturedcode.com) - The award-winning personal task manager that helps you plan your day and manage your projects.\n\n## Diagramming\n\n- [draw.io](https://app.diagrams.net) - Draw and collaborate on flowcharts, diagrams and more, for free.\n- [ExcalidrawZ](https://github.com/chocoford/ExcalidrawZ) - A native, SwiftUI-powered Excalidraw client for Mac.\n- [MindNode Next](https://mindnode.com) - Makes mind mapping easy.\n\n## Entertainment \u0026 Media\n\n- [IINA](https://iina.io) - The modern media player for macOS.\n- [Infuse](https://firecore.com/infuse) - Beautifully organize and play almost any video format across your Apple devices.\n\n## Music\n\n- [Denim](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1532250420) - Create custom cover artwork for your Apple Music.\n- [Garage Band](https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/) - A fully equipped music creation studio right on your Mac.\n- [Logic Pro](https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/) - Everything you need to write, record, edit and mix professional-quality music.\n- [Music](https://www.apple.com/apple-music/) - Discover, play and organize the music you love.\n\n## Photo \u0026 Video Editing\n\n- [Cinemagraph Pro](https://flixel.com/products/mac/cinemagraph-pro/) - Create living photos.\n- [Compressor](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/compressor/id424390742) - Powerful encoding. Delivered.\n- [Final Cut Pro](https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/) - Post-production. Fast-forwarded.\n- [iMovie](https://www.apple.com/imovie/) - Turn your videos into movie magic.\n- [Motion](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motion/id434290957) - Simply special effects.\n- [Photos](https://www.apple.com/lae/macos/photos/) - Photos for macOS.\n- [Pixelmator Pro](https://www.apple.com/pixelmator-pro/) - A powerful, fast and easy-to-use image editor built for macOS.\n\n## News \u0026 Social Media\n\n- [Books](https://www.apple.com/apple-books/) - Discover, purchase and enjoy audiobooks and ebooks, with personalized recommendations.\n- [GoodLinks](https://goodlinks.app) - Save and read articles later, without ads or clutter.\n- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) - Share photos and videos, and connect with friends and creators. (Safari Web App)\n- [Ivory](https://tapbots.com/ivory/) - A premier Mastodon client from the makers of Tweetbot.\n- [Medium](https://medium.com) - A place to read and write big ideas and important stories. (Safari Web App)\n- [Podcasts](https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/) - Discover and listen to podcasts across every topic and genre, for free.\n- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com) - The front page of the internet. (Safari Web App)\n- [Reeder](https://reederapp.com) - An all-in-one inbox for RSS feeds, videos, podcasts and social posts.\n- [Substack](https://substack.com) - Newsletters and communities for independent writers. (Safari Web App)\n- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com) - Short-form videos, for every interest. (Safari Web App)\n- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com) - Watch, upload and share videos from around the world. (Safari Web App)\n\n## Tools\n\n- [1Blocker](https://1blocker.com) - Block ads, tracking scripts, anything.\n- [Alcove](https://tryalcove.com) - Bring iOS's Dynamic Island to your Mac's menu bar.\n- [Amphetamine](https://apps.apple.com/app/amphetamine/id937984704) - Keep your Mac (and its display) awake, on demand or automatically via custom triggers.\n- [DaisyDisk](https://daisydiskapp.com) - What's taking up your disk space?\n- [Equinox](https://equinoxmac.com) - Create dynamic macOS wallpapers - Solar, Time, or Light/Dark - for free.\n- [Hyperkey](https://hyperkey.app) - Turn Caps Lock into a Hyper key for custom keyboard shortcuts.\n- [Keka](https://www.keka.io) - The macOS file archiver.\n- [Latest](https://max.codes/latest/) - A small utility that keeps track of updates for all the apps on your Mac.\n- [MacPass](https://macpassapp.org) - A native, open source KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.\n- [Noir](https://getnoir.app) - Dark mode for Safari, on every website.\n- [Raycast](https://www.raycast.com) - A blazingly fast, totally extendable launcher.\n- [Shottr](https://shottr.cc) - A tiny, fast screenshot tool with annotations and scrolling capture.\n- [The Archive Browser](https://archivebrowser.c3.cx) - Browse the contents of archives, as well as extract them.\n- [The Unarchiver](https://unarchiver.c3.cx/unarchiver) - Unarchive almost any archive format.\n\n## Others\n\n- [Journal](https://apps.apple.com/app/journal/id6447391597) - Reflect on everyday moments and practice gratitude with on-device journaling suggestions.\n- [Linxo](https://linxo.com) - Aggregate and manage all your bank accounts and personal finances in one place.\n- [Mela](https://mela.recipes) - An elegant recipe manager and personal cookbook for iPhone, iPad and Mac.\n- [Parcel](https://parcelapp.net) - All Deliveries in One Place.\n- [Weather](https://apps.apple.com/app/weather/id1069513131) - Check current conditions and forecasts, with precipitation and air quality maps.\n\n## AI Chatbots\n\n- [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com) - OpenAI's conversational AI assistant.\n- [Claude](https://claude.ai) - Anthropic's conversational AI assistant.\n- [Gemini](https://gemini.google.com) - Google's conversational AI assistant.\n- [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai) - An AI-powered answer engine with cited, real-time search results.\n\n## AI Agentic Coding\n\n- [Claude Code](https://claude.com/product/claude-code) - An agentic coding tool that lives in your terminal and helps you turn ideas into code faster.\n- [Codex](https://openai.com/codex/) - OpenAI's cloud-based software engineering agent.\n- [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai) - An open source, provider-agnostic AI coding agent for the terminal.\n\n## AI Local\n\n- [Draw Things](https://drawthings.ai) - Run Stable Diffusion and other image generation models locally and offline.\n- [fm](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/foundationmodels) - Apple's command-line tool for talking to the on-device Foundation Models straight from your shell.\n- [Image Playground](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/create-original-images-with-image-playground-mchld5412d00/mac) - Create original images on-device using Apple Intelligence.\n- [llama.cpp](https://github.com/ggml-org/llama.cpp) - Inference of large language models in pure C/C++, optimized for Apple Silicon.\n- [LM Studio](https://lmstudio.ai) - Discover, download and run local LLMs on your Mac.\n\n## AI Tools\n\n- [CodexBar](https://codexbar.app) - A tiny menu bar app that tracks AI coding-provider usage windows, credits, costs and resets.\n- [Wispr Flow](https://wisprflow.ai) - Effortless voice dictation, 4x faster than typing, in any app.\n\n","projects_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/lists/fgrmt%2Fawesome-macos/projects"}