AI Tools

• ChatGPT - A conversational AI system that listens, learns, and challenges
• Claude - Your AI partner on desktop. Fast, focused, and designed for deep work.
• Cherry Studio - A desktop client that supports multiple large language model (LLM) providers.
• remio - Local-first AI chat client that answers from your knowledge base.
• Jan - An open-source alternative to ChatGPT that runs entirely offline on your computer.
• Witsy - desktop AI assistant / universal MCP client.
• Warden - A Native Swift macOS app that lets you run multiple LLM models using your own API keys.
• Apple On-Device OpenAI - Runs Apple on-device models behind an OpenAI-compatible API.
• Usage4Claude - Real-time monitoring of Claude usage quotas across time windows and plans.
• TokenMeter - Track Claude Code usage, rate limits, costs, and activity heatmaps.
• Runtime - AI taskmate and take control of the web & your office tools
• Orchard - MCP server that connects AI assistants to Apple apps.
• Claude Usage Monitor - Track Claude usage with a live counter.
• Atomic Chat - Open-source AI chat client for local and cloud models with MCP support.
• Claudoscope - Tool for browsing and analyzing Claude Code sessions.
• ClawdHome - Manage multiple isolated OpenClaw gateway instances from one control panel.
• Agenttrace - Local-first TUI for inspecting AI coding agent sessions, costs, tokens, latency, tool failures, health, and diffs.
• clawpypaste - Menu bar block picker and session browser for Claude Code.
• Claude Usage - Menu bar app for Claude Code that keeps per-pane context (in the status line) and session/weekly usage always visible — no usage or context command to run.
• Agent Teams AI - Open-source desktop app for coordinating autonomous AI coding agents through team messaging, task boards, and code review.
• Gemini Collector - Back up Google Gemini conversations, attachments, and AI-generated media locally as JSON.
• Tura - Tura is a local, open-source coding agent for developers who are tired of vague skill claims, token-saving extensions with no evidence, and agents that change a repository before understanding it.
• LingShu - Open-source, model-agnostic macOS agent for verified code, documents, slides, and computer actions.
• LokalBot - On-device meeting notes, dictation, inline autocomplete, and searchable work memory for macOS.
• AQBot - Open-source desktop AI workspace for multi-provider chat, agent workflows, knowledge bases, MCP tools, and an OpenAI-compatible API gateway.
• Atomic Agent - Local-first CLI and TUI coding agent that runs open-weight models entirely on your machine, with MCP support and 56 built-in tools.
• BitFun - Open-source AI agent that gives each task its own interactive workspace with chat linked to live state.
• SpotAsk - Native macOS menu bar AI assistant for quick questions: ask first, then use your own AI service for an in-app answer or send the question to another AI, app, or terminal command.
• Grux - Menu bar assistant that reads your active window and reaches local mail, calendar, notes, and files, using your own API key or a local model.
• AppleAi - Access multiple AI assistants from your menu bar with one shortcut.
• Atticus - Open-source voice assistant that runs on your Claude plan, learns new tasks after doing them once, and handles dictation, screen help, and background agents.
• BoltAI - A beautiful & powerful ChatGPT app for Mac. Stay ahead by integrating AI into your workflow today.
• Claude God - Monitor Claude usage, costs, and session stats.
• Chatbox - User-friendly Desktop Client App for AI Models/LLMs (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Ollama...).
• CodexBar - Show usage stats for OpenAI Codex and Claude Code, without having to login.
• Corral - Native macOS and iPhone client to follow and reply to Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, and Cursor sessions with split panes.
• Cove - Open-source native composer, session sidebar and diff viewer for Claude Code and Codex, currently available as an Apple Silicon preview.
• CoWork OS - Open-source desktop AI agent for files, browser, and chat-app tasks that works with your own API keys or local models.
• Cursor Voice - Voice assistant that lives by your cursor, sees your screen, and can control apps via the OpenAI Realtime API.
• DataNexa - Open-source desktop database MCP gateway that aggregates multiple databases into a single access point with read-only enforcement and auditing for AI agents.
• DeepDeck - Desktop AI workspace built on DeepSeek Harness for creating and reusing WebMCP tools for website tasks.
• Desktop Control - GPU-accelerated CLI for AI agents to control any macOS app via screen, mouse, and keyboard.
• Enconvo - AI agent that understands your screen and completes tasks across apps.
• Fazm - Open-source voice-controlled AI agent for apps, files, and workflows.
• Flock - Terminal multiplexer for running multiple Claude Code and shell sessions in one workspace.
• Fluent - AI assistant that works across apps with model and context integration.
• Frink - Desktop-first, open-source (MIT) application for running parallel agents, and multi-step custom workflows triggered by schedules, webhooks or events from tools like Linear and Sentry, across your already-used providers.
• Godmode Bot - Open-source AI coworker that turns your Claude subscription into persistent agents that do computer work in their own browser with your logins.
• GroAsk - Menu bar launcher that sends selected text to AI assistants and CLI agents.
• RecurseChat - Local-first AI chat app with customizable workflows.
• Sesame - Open-source app that indexes the dashboards, reports, sites, PRs, and files Claude Code and Codex delivered, and reopens them when you type or say a few words.
• ThinkWatch Lite - Local gateway for Claude Code, Codex, and other AI coding clients that switches upstreams without client changes, records the cost of each request, and redacts API keys before requests leave.
• TokenTracker - Local-first menu bar app and CLI that tracks token usage and cost across 20+ AI coding tools.
• JoeBro - Native SwiftUI workspace for chat and document editing with local models via Ollama or any API, plus memory, MCP tools, and deep research.
• Loadout - See and manage what coding assistants load — Claude Code skills, subagents, slash commands, plugins, and MCP servers, with real usage counts.
• Lumilo - Open-source menu bar app that runs Splash or llama.cpp servers, shows memory and token speed, and downloads models from Hugging Face.
• Maestro - Multi-agent AI coding tool with spec-driven workflows.
• MiniClaw - Local-first personal AI agent with memory and automation tools.
• mu - Open-source coding agent with a CLI and a desktop app, in which a small judge model makes routine calls such as what enters the context and whether a flagged command was asked for.
• Mudroom - Open-source app and CLI that runs coding agents like Claude Code and Codex in a Linux micro-VM on a copy-on-write clone of your project, then lets you review and apply their changes like a pull request.
• Murmury - Floating window that answers questions from your own documents during video calls, hidden from screen sharing, with on-device speech recognition.
• Octuo - Personal assistant for work across AI, tools and specialist services that coordinates connected, authorized tools and accounts, tracks progress and gathers results around your goal.
• Off Grid AI Desktop - Private, local-first AI for your Mac: local LLM chat, image generation, voice dictation, and memory search, all on-device.
• Prevail - Local-first AI life OS: any model per life-domain over a plain-markdown vault on your Mac. Signed and notarized.
• Pulse - Native app that shows how much Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Copilot and 70+ other AI coding services you have left, as rings docked at the edge of your screen.
• Quail - Local model server for GGUF and MLX models on Apple silicon, with OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs for tools like Claude Code and Codex.
• Wayfinder - Local-first visual voyage map for preserving Codex and Claude Code sessions, branches, failures, decisions, and file changes.
• Yardlet - Open-source app for running Codex, Claude Code and other coding agent CLIs side by side in one window, using each agent's own sign-in and session history.

Audio and Video Tools

Audio Record and Process

• GarageBand - Digital audio workstation for recording and music production.
• Logic Pro X - Professional digital audio workstation for music and audio production.
• Stargate DAW - An all-in-one digital audio workstation (DAW) and plugin suite.
• SystemEQ for Mac - Free, open-source system-wide parametric equalizer with AutoEQ presets, hearing calibration, and real-time visualization.
• Segue - Broadcast audio playout with crossfade, trim, ramp timers, and pause beds for live radio and podcasts.
• akou - Open-source call and meeting recorder that transcribes on-device with speaker labels and lets Claude Code or Codex question a call over MCP. CamiTune - System-wide audio equalizer for macOS(13+) with parametric EQ, per-app audio control, Auto EQ, AU/VST3 plugin support, and advanced DSP.
• CapSoftware - An open-source alternative to Loom. Beautiful, shareable screen recording tool.
• Carbon - Menu bar app that transcribes meetings on device and saves each one as a Markdown file, with no bot and no cloud.
• Digisensus Recorder - Call recorder and bot-free AI meeting note taker for Zoom, Meet, Teams, FaceTime, WhatsApp and phone calls.
• jdsp4mac - Menu bar app that runs JamesDSP audio effects, including EQ, AutoEQ, convolver, crossfeed and ViPER-DDC, on all system audio.
• Local Transcriber - Menu bar app that records calls and meetings and transcribes them on-device with Whisper, with speaker recognition, call detection and dictation into any app.
• PitchTap - Open-source menu bar app that changes the key of any app's audio live without changing the tempo.
• Shiyin - Open-source meeting recorder that transcribes on-device, identifies speakers, and writes timestamped notes with your own Claude or ChatGPT subscription.
• Tingo - Open-source meeting notes app that records any call, transcribes it and tells speakers apart on device, and writes minutes whose every point links back to the original audio, using the LLM you choose.
• Utter - On-device voice dictation and meeting transcription powered by whisper.cpp and Metal.
• Vauta - Open-source meeting notes app that transcribes any call on device, tells speakers apart and writes cited minutes with Apple Intelligence or your own local model server.
• yovoice - Local voice creation studio with text-to-speech, voice cloning, emotion control, song generation and MIDI scoring, all running on-device.

• Adapter - Free audio, video and image conversion software.
• Audacity - Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing.
• Audio Hijack - Record any application's audio, including VoIP calls from Skype, web streams from Safari, and much more.
• Cog - Free, open-source audio player.
• ffWorks - Comprehensive Media Tool for macOS. Making High Quality Video Encoding Accessible for Everyone.
• HandBrake - Video transcoder for converting media to modern formats.
• Hydrogen - Professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming for GNU/Linux.
• Kodi - Open-source media center for video, music, pictures, and more.
• Mp3tag - A powerful and easy-to-use tool to edit metadata of audio files.
• Mixxx - The most advanced free DJ software.
• Omniplayer - Best media player on Mac, support almost all format.
• Recordia - Record audio directly from the menu bar or with a global keyboard shortcut.
• Stremio - Media center for movies, TV, live channels, and streaming sources.
• VOX Player - High-definition audio player for Mac and iPhone. Music just sounds better!
• XLD - Tool to decode, convert and play various 'lossless' audio files.
• Aegisub - Open-source subtitle editor with timing and styling tools.
• BlackHole - Freemium, open-source virtual output/input audio driver for recording/routing internal audio.
• Carol - A minimal and beautiful lyrics app for macOS.
• LMMS - Open-source digital audio workstation for music production.
• LosslessCut - Cross platform tool for quick and lossless video and audio trimming using ffmpeg.
• LyricsX - Lyrics for iTunes, Spotify and Vox.
• MacMusicPlayer - A clean, lightweight music player for macOS users.
• Movie Catcher - Tool for finding, streaming, and offline downloading movies.
• MuseScore - Free, open-source music notation software.
• Popcorn Time - Streaming app for browsing and watching torrent-based movies.
• Playback - Experimental video player.
• SpotMenu - Spotify and iTunes in your menu bar.
• Tiny Player - As the name suggests, a tiny player.
• Fmusic - A fmusic is a open source music player on SwiftUI.
• Gifski - Convert videos to high-quality GIFs.
• Plug - Discover and listen to music from Hype Machine.
• IINA - The modern video player for macOS. Based on mpv, the powerful media player project.
• FineTune - Per-app volume controller with multi-device output and 10-band EQ.
• Spotifly - Lightweight Spotify player focused on fast playback control.
• Petrichor - Offline music player with broad format support, lyrics, playlists, and queue management.
• Ardour - Cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing.
• BeMyEars - Live captioning tool with on-device transcription and multilingual support.
• Camera Preview - Preview your webcam, take photos, and use it as a mirror.
• FreeTube - Open source desktop YouTube client built with privacy in mind.
• Jellyfin - The Free Software Media System.
• LyricGlow - Synced lyrics player with word-by-word glow effects.
• MacYTDL - A macOS GUI front-end for the youtube-dl video downloader.
• Marker Data - The avant-garde Marker extraction application crafted for Final Cut Pro.
• Natron - Open-source node-based compositing software.
• Nuclear - Streaming music player that finds free music for you.
• MusicBrainz Picard - Cross-platform music tagger written in Python.
• MyMedia - Display and watch your local movie and TV show library.
• Potplayer X - - a Video Audio Player.
• Sangeet - A beautiful audiophile music player with 10-band EQ, karaoke mode, and time-synced lyrics.
• trax - Music library manager with audio conversion and tag editing.
• YouTube Music Desktop - Free cross platform Desktop Player for YouTube Music.
• Kaset - Native YouTube Music client for macOS.
• Fader - Menu bar volume mixer with per-app volume, one-click output switching, and Bluetooth headphone control.
• DaVinci Resolve - Free, cross-platform video editing, color grading, video effects and audio editing software.
• Lyrimuse - Word-synced desktop lyrics for Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, NetEase Cloud Music, Kugou and YouTube Music / Spotify Web in the browser.
• Audio Profile Manager - Audio device manager for saving input and output setups.
• AudioSync - Play your Mac's audio on AirPlay, Google Cast and local speakers at once, in sync.
• Elmedia Player - Media player with broad audio and video format support.
• Hertzwise - Menu bar app that switches the DAC's sample rate to match each Apple Music or Tidal track, so lossless plays bit-perfect, with a per-device AutoEq headphone EQ.
• Hongguo Drama - Unofficial player and downloader for Chinese short dramas from Hongguo, Xifan, and Hema, for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
• IPTVMac - Native IPTV player for Xtream Codes and M3U with instant search, mpv playback, Picture in Picture and downloads.
• Mac TV - Open-source Apple TV-style home screen for streaming apps, with a phone remote and a local movie player.
• Metadatics - Advanced Audio Metadata Editor.
• MP4Flow - Native FFmpeg front end for batch video-to-MP4 conversion, trimming, cropping, rotating, and merging.
• mpv - Free, open-source, and cross-platform media player.
• Mooziac - Lightweight native macOS menu bar player for YouTube Music & local audio.
• Museeks - A simple, clean and cross-platform music player.
• Muxie - Last.fm scrobbler for Apple Music, Spotify Desktop, iPod Classic, Rockbox devices and some others.
• Nimbus - Native SoundCloud client with gapless playback, a drag-and-drop queue, Chromecast and a full-screen vinyl player.
• NotchMuse - Open-source synced lyrics for Spotify, Apple Music, NetEase Cloud Music, QQ Music and Soda Music in the menu bar, beside the notch, or above the Dock.
• OpenSpatial - Open-source spatial audio for any headphones, playing every app as 7.1 surround with head tracking.
• Perian - (No longer under active development) Let QuickTime play all the common formats of free plug-ins.
• Pulp - Audio sample manager.
• Radif - Unofficial open-source YouTube Music client built with Tauri, with synced lyrics and a video mode, that needs YouTube Music Premium.
• RAVE LIVE - Festival light show that locks to the beat of whatever your Mac is playing, with stage lights, lasers and MilkDrop presets.
• ScreenFlow - Screencasting and video editing software.
• Shotcut - Free open-source video editor.
• ShotMap - Turn videos into storyboard images with smart frame selection, manual refinement, and local PNG/JPG export.
• Sonar - Native music player with synchronized lyrics and menu bar and notch playback controls.
• Songtide - Native YouTube Music app with an equalizer, visualizer and synced lyrics.
• SoundCloud for macOS - Unofficial lightweight SoundCloud app for macOS.
• Stringed 2 - Music practice software designed to help users learn how to play their favorite songs.
• Synfig Studio - Synfig Studio is free, open-source 2D animation software.
• TetherCam - Use an iPhone as a USB camera on a Mac for video only, or use the OBS plugin for video and the phone's microphone audio.
• Tuneful - Controller for Spotify and Apple Music from the menu bar or mini player.
• VLC - Open-source multimedia player for most audio, video, and streaming formats.
• VidCrop - A simple video cropping tool that supports multiple formats and precise trimming.
• YouTube Music - Desktop player for YouTube Music with plugin support.
• YPlayer - A multifunctional app for live captions, audio/video transcription, and subtitle translation.
• Musicer - A retro local music player that supports multiple formats and AI control.

Browsers

• Brave - Web browser with an emphasis on privacy and speed.
• ChatGPT Atlas - Browser with ChatGPT built in.
• Web - Minimal AI browser for macOS, built with SwiftUI.
• Zen - A beautifully designed, privacy-focused, and feature-rich browser
• Chrome - Chrome, developed by Google
• Safari - Native browser for Macs.
• ungoogled-chromium - A lightweight approach to removing Google web service dependency.
• Firefox - A free and open-source web browser developed by Mozilla.
• Helium - Privacy-focused Chromium browser with built-in ad blocking.
• Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium, but built by MS
• Min - Fast, minimal browser that protects your privacy.
• Opera - Experience faster, distraction-free browsing with Ad blocking, and browse privately.
• Ora - Open-source browser with spaces, tab management, and a vertical sidebar.
• qutebrowser - A keyboard-driven, vim-like browser based on Python and Qt.
• Yandex - The quick and secure browser from Yandex for computers.
• LibreWolf - A fork of Firefox, focused on privacy, security and freedom.
• camber - Open-source Arc-style browser on Chromium (Electron) with spaces, pinned tabs, folders, a command bar and Arc import.
• Chromium - Open-source browser project behind Google Chrome.
• Lilo - Native WebKit browser with Arc-style spaces, Chrome extensions, terminal tabs in the sidebar, and a built-in MCP server for AI agents.
• Orion - Lightweight WebKit-based browser with support for Chrome and Firefox extensions.
• Roar - Open-source agentic browser that uses local or bring-your-own AI models to navigate, read and fill the web for you.
• Stedding - Open-source Arc-style browser on Chromium with Spaces, vertical tabs, pinned folders, a command bar and Arc import.
• Tabbit - An AI-native browser that understands your context, chats with webpages, and automates tasks.
• Tor Browser - Privacy browser designed for anonymous web browsing.
• Mullvad Browser - Privacy browser focused on anti-fingerprinting protection.