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awesome-macOS

 A curated list of awesome applications, softwares, tools and shiny things for macOS.
https://github.com/iCHAIT/awesome-macOS

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  • Applications

    • Utilities

      • Artify - A macOS X application for bringing dedicatedly 18th century Arts to everyone. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/NghiaTranUIT/artify-macos) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • BeardedSpice - Control web based media players with the media keys found on Mac keyboards. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/beardedspice/beardedspice) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • ClipboardCleaner - Automatically removes text formatting from the clipboard. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Zuehlke/Clipboard_Cleaner) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • DisableMonitor - Easily disable or enable a monitor on your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Eun/DisableMonitor) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Dozer - Hide MacOS menubar items. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Mortennn/Dozer) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Finicky - App that allows you to set rules that decide which browser is opened for every link. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/johnste/finicky) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Gray - Pick between the light appearance and the dark appearance on a per-app basis with the click of a button. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/zenangst/Gray) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Helium - A floating browser window that allows you to watch media while you work. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/JadenGeller/Helium) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • KeepingYouAwake - Menu bar utility that prevents Mac from going to sleep. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Knock - Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Mackup - Keep your application settings in sync. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/lra/mackup) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Menubar Colors - Convenient access to the system color panel. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nvzqz/Menubar-Colors) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • MonitorControl - Control your display's brightness and volume on your Mac as if it was a native Apple Display. Use Apple Keyboard keys or custom shortcuts. Shows the native macOS OSDs. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl)
      • OnyX - Multifunction utility to verify disks and files, run cleaning and system maintenance tasks, configure hidden options and more. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • RDM - Easily set Mac Retina display to higher unsupported resolutions. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/avibrazil/RDM)
      • ShiftIt - Managing windows size and position. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • SlowQuitApps - Prevent accidental Cmd-Q. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dteoh/SlowQuitApps) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • TextBar - TextBar is a tiny but powerful app that lets you add any text to your MenuBar.
      • LaunchControl - Create, manage and debug launchd services. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Burn - No-nonsense burning of Data/Audio/Video CDs and DVDs, including copying. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/p/burn-osx/code-git/ci/master/tree/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Media Converter - Simple (drag and drop) but advanced media conversion. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/p/media-converter/code/ci/master/tree/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • SSH Tunnel - Manage your SSH tunnels, tightly integrated with macOS Keychain, secure and intuitive.
      • CommandQ - Never accidentally quit an app again.
      • APNGb - .apng image assembler/disassembler app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mancunianetz/APNGb) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • BitBar - Display output of any script to the menu bar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/matryer/bitbar) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Kawa - A better input source switcher with shortcuts. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/noraesae/kawa) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Wineskin - Run Windows applications and games on your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Gcenx/WineskinServer) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Itsyhome - Control HomeKit and Home Assistant smart home devices from the menu bar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nickustinov/itsyhome-macos) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Noizio - Ambient sound equalizer for relaxation or productivity.
      • Notational Velocity - Store, retrieve and sync notes within a minimal GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/scrod/nv/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • SaneBar - Native menu bar manager with quick reveal controls and Touch ID lock.
      • Itsytv - Control your Apple TV from the menu bar with remote, now playing widget, and app launcher. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nickustinov/itsytv-macos) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Site Sucker - Automatically download websites from the Internet.
      • PureMac - Free and open-source macOS cleaner that removes system caches, Xcode junk, Homebrew cache, and more with no telemetry or network calls. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/momenbasel/PureMac) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Boring Notch - Turns your MacBook notch into a dynamic hub with media controls, calendar integration, and more. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/TheBoredTeam/boring.notch) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

    • Video

      • HandBrake - High performance video encoding and conversion tools with a nice GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake)
      • mpv - Media player. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv)
      • Subler - Mux and tag MP4 files. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://bitbucket.org/galad87/subler/wiki/Home) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Subtitlr - Drag and drop subititle download utility. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/spilja/Subtitlr/tree/master)
      • IINA - Media player with a minimalist design. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/lhc70000/iina) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Subtitlr - Drag and drop subititle download utility. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/spilja/Subtitlr/tree/master)
      • Subtitlr - Drag and drop subititle download utility. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/spilja/Subtitlr/tree/master)

    • Window Management

      • Hammerspoon - Extremely powerful scripting engine for macOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Moom - Move and zoom windows, super light weight and customizable.
      • Rectangle - Easily organize windows without using a mouse. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/rxhanson/Rectangle) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Stay - Resize/position windows when displays change.
      • Swish - Control windows and applications with trackpad gestures.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Hummingbird - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
      • Phoenix - A lightweight window and app manager scriptable with JavaScript. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • yabai - Tiling window manager with focus follows mouse. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/koekeishiya/yabai) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Divvy Window Manager - Window management for tiling your windows.
      • ShiftPlus - macOS workspace manager to switch workspaces, restore apps and windows across Spaces, monitors, and Macs in one click.

  • Command Line Utilities

    • Others

      • Awesome macOS Command Line - Use your macOS terminal shell to do awesome things.
      • m-cli -  Swiss Army Knife for macOS.
      • Mac-CLI -  macOS command line tools for developers.
      • mas - A CLI for the Mac App Store. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Mocker - Docker-compatible container CLI for macOS, built on Apple's Containerization framework. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/us/mocker) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

  • Discussion Forums

  • macOS Utilities

  • Miscellaneous

  • Security

    • macOS 10.15 Catalina Setup

      • GPG Suite - Full GPG toolkit with easy to understand GUI applications and Mail.app plugin. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • macchanger by acrogenesis - Easily change your MAC Address [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/acrogenesis/macchanger) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Pareto Security - A MenuBar app to automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/paretoSecurity/pareto-mac/)
      • SimpleumSafe - Encrypt, organize and sync files with macOS or iOS.
      • Tunnelblick - Easy to use OpenVPN client and GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Tunnelblick/Tunnelblick) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • VeraCrypt - Free and open source disk encryption software. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/SourceControl/latest) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Viscosity - Fully-featured OpenVPN client, ready for enterprise deployment.
      • LinkLiar - Menu application written in Swift to help you spoof the MAC addresses of your Wi-Fi and Ethernet interfaces. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/halo/LinkLiar) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • macchanger by shilch - Change / spoof MAC address (random, custom and restore). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/shilch/macchanger)
      • MIDAS - Intrusion Detection Analysis System. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/etsy/MIDAS)
      • OSXCollector - Forensic evidence collection & analysis toolkit. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Yelp/osxcollector) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • santa - A binary whitelisting/blacklisting system. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/google/santa) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • tinc - Secure mesh VPN software. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
      • Pareto Security - A MenuBar app to automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/paretoSecurity/pareto-mac/)
      • macchanger by shilch - Change / spoof MAC address (random, custom and restore). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/shilch/macchanger)
      • OS-X-Security-and-Privacy-Guide - Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/drduh/OS-X-Security-and-Privacy-Guide)
      • Lockpaw - Locks the screen while letting background tasks, builds, and AI agents keep running. Native macOS menu bar app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/sorkila/lockpaw) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]
Programming Languages
Swift 20 Objective-C 15 Shell 3 Python 3 Objective-C++ 2 JavaScript 1 Vim Script 1 C++ 1 C 1
Categories
Applications 266 Security 17 Discussion Forums 12 macOS Utilities 9 Miscellaneous 6 Command Line Utilities 5 License 2
Sub Categories
Utilities 80 Developers 56 Productivity 34 Others 24 Window Management 24 macOS 10.15 Catalina Setup 23 Graphics 10 Audio 9 Editors 7 Video 7 Games 7 Reddit 7 MacRumors 4 Sharing Files 4 Finder 4 Chat Clients 3 News Readers 3 Email Utilities 3 IRC channels 3 Backup 2 E-Book Utilities 1 Data Recovery 1 Terminal 1
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