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# Software I use



macOS is my primary OS, but I also use Linux on my web servers.



## AWS Cloud



* [aws-okta](https://github.com/fiveai/aws-okta) — Authenticate with AWS using your Okta session.

* [aws-sam-cli](https://github.com/aws/aws-sam-cli) — AWS’s approach to the serverless model.

* [aws-vault](https://github.com/99designs/aws-vault) — Keep your AWS credentials encrypted. Pass them to software _other than_ the AWS CLI.

* [awscli](https://github.com/aws/aws-cli) — The AWS command line interface.

* [cfn-lint](https://github.com/aws-cloudformation/cfn-lint) — Linter for CloudFormation templates.

* [cloud-nuke](https://github.com/gruntwork-io/cloud-nuke) — Selectively destroy the contents of an AWS account.



## Development



* [Asset Catalog Tinkerer](https://github.com/insidegui/AssetCatalogTinkerer) — Lets you open asset catalog files (`.car`) in application bundles, and view the images that they contain.

* [Balthisar Tidy](http://www.balthisar.com/software/tidy/) — HTML Tidy.

* [Charles](https://www.charlesproxy.com) — HTTP proxy that enables viewing all HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet.

* [container-diff](https://github.com/GoogleContainerTools/container-diff) — View the differences between two Docker image tags.

* [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io) — FTP, S3, CloudFront, and Google Storage client.

* [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) — Searchable, offline documentation.

* [ImageOptim](https://imageoptim.com/mac) — Compress images without losing quality.

* [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest) — HTTP client. More powerful than Postman. Better maintained than Paw.

* [Kaleidoscope](https://kaleidoscope.app) — Image and text diffing.

* [MySQLWorkbench](https://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/) — For when other MySQL clients aren't powerful enough.

* [OhMyStar](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ohmystar/id1218642292?mt=12) — Keep track of GitHub projects you've starred.

* [Patterns](https://krillapps.com/patterns/) — Regular expression tester.

* [SnippetsLab](https://www.renfei.org/snippets-lab/) — Save and manage your code snippets. Optionally sync them with GitHub Gists.

* [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) — A powerful and well-supported code editor. The _heir apparent_ to TextMate and Sublime Text.



## Finance



* [Chronicle Pro](https://chronicleapp.com) — Keep track of your recurring bills.



## Graphics and Desktop Publishing



* [Acorn](https://secure.flyingmeat.com/acorn/) — Bitmap image editing.

* [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html) — Vector image editing.

* [Adobe InDesign](https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html) — Desktop publishing.

* [Affinity Designer](https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/designer/) — Vector image editing.

* [Affinity Photo](https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/) — Bitmap photo editing.

* [Affinity Publisher](https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/publisher/) — Desktop publishing.

* [exiftool](https://exiftool.org) — Read EXIF metadata from images.

* [Pixelmator Pro](https://www.pixelmator.com/pro/) — Bitmap image editor. Better than Photoshop.

* [Sketch](https://www.sketch.com) — Vector image editing.

* [Skitch](https://evernote.com/products/skitch) — Add circles and arrows to clarify your screenshots and images.

* [xScope](https://xscopeapp.com) — Measure designs, select colors, add a grid.



## Music, Video, and Media



* [4K Video Downloader](https://www.4kdownload.com) — Download videos from YouTube and other sites.

* [GIF Brewery](https://gfycat.com/gifbrewery) — Convert video into animarted GIFs.

* [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr) — Powerful user interface for `ffmpeg`.

* [MakeMKV](https://www.makemkv.com) — Shift the medium of your media.

* [MediaInfo](https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo) — Learn about the details of your media content.

* [MusicHarbor](https://marcosatanaka.com/press-kit/musicharbor/musicharbor-press-kit.html) — Learn about new and upcoming music from artists you follow.

* [NepTunes](https://www.neptunesmac.app) — Menu bar widget for controlling Music.app and Spotify. Last.fm support.

* [Plex](https://www.plex.tv) — Home media server.

* [Subler](https://subler.org) — Edit your MP4 tags. Fetch descriptions and artwork from the iTunes Store and Movie DB.

* [VLC](https://www.videolan.org/vlc/) — More powerful QuickTime Player replacement.



## Productivity



* [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com) — More powerful Spotlight replacement.

* [asciinema](https://asciinema.org) — Record your terminal session to share with others.

* [asdf](https://asdf-vm.com) — Install specific versions of binaries in your project.

* [Evernote](https://evernote.com/download) + [Evernote Web Clipper](https://evernote.com/features/webclipper) — Keep track of links, clips, and PDFs. Enables my paperless office.

* [Fantastical](https://flexibits.com/fantastical) — More powerful Calendar replacement.

* [Things](https://culturedcode.com/things/) — A focused _Getting Things Done_ (GTD) app with cloud syncing.



## Shell



* [bash](https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/bash) — A the latest release of the popular terminal shell.

* [direnv](https://direnv.net) — Execute actions when entering or leaving a directory.

* [exa](https://the.exa.website) — More powerful `ls` replacement.



## Torrents



* [BiglyBT](https://www.biglybt.com) — Vuze (formerly Azureus), without the crap-ware.



## Video Game Emulation



* [Citra](https://citra-emu.org) — Nintendo 3DS.

* [Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org) — Nintendo GameCube and Wii.

* [DuckStation](https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation) — Sony PlayStation/PSX/PSOne.

* [OpenEmu](https://openemu.org) — A slick UI wrapped around emulators for old-school video game consoles.



## Virtualization



* [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/desktop/) — Run Linux containers on your Mac.

* [UTM](https://mac.getutm.app) — Virtualize other operating systems build for the same CPU architecture as your Mac.



## Web Browsing and Internet



* [1Blocker](https://1blocker.com) — Ad and tracker blocking.

* [1Password](https://1password.com) — Feature-rich credential manager. Clients for all major OS’s. Local encryption + cloud syncing.

* [NextDNS](https://nextdns.io) — DNS-level ad and tracker blocking.

* [PageExtender](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pageextender-for-safari/id1457557274?mt=12) — Inject JS and CSS files into Safari webpages.

* [ProtonVPN](https://protonvpn.com) — Personal VPN service based in Switzerland.

* [Reeder](https://reederapp.com) — Subscribe to the content from your favorite websites.

* [Safari Technology Preview](https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/) — Get the latest web features in Safari early.

* [Save to Raindrop.io](https://help.raindrop.io/browser-extension/) — Clipper for the Raindrop.io bookmarking service.

* [Stop The Mac App Store](https://github.com/lapcat/StopTheMacAppStore) — Stop links from automatically opening in the Mac App Store.

* [StopTheMadness](https://underpassapp.com/StopTheMadness/) — Prevent websites from breaking your web browser.

* [StopTheNews](https://github.com/lapcat/StopTheNews) — Stop links from automatically opening in Apple News.

* [Tabs to Links](https://tabstolinks.com) — Save your Safari tabs as a list of links.

* [Tweetbot](https://tapbots.com/tweetbot/mac/) — A better Twitter client.



## Writing



* [cmark-gfm](https://github.com/github/cmark-gfm) — GitHub-Flavored Markdown built on the Commonmark engine.

* [iA Writer](https://ia.net/writer) — No frills writing tool, optimized for Markdown. Learn how to write better.

* [Marked](https://marked2app.com) — Preview your Markdown files. Export as HTML, PDF, etc.



## System Utilities



* [A Better Finder Rename](http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/index.html) — When Finder’s rename functionality doesn’t cut it.

* [Archiver](https://archiverapp.com) — Archive packer/unpacker.

* [Bartender](https://www.macbartender.com) — Cleans-up and simplifies the Mac menu bar.

* [CleanMyMac X](https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac) — Update software, manage launchd configurations, re-index metadata, identify large files.

* [Deliveries](https://deliveries.app) — Keep track of your package deliveries.

* [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/dropbox) — Synchronize and backup your files to the cloud.

* [Gemini](https://macpaw.com/gemini) — Discover duplicate files and images.

* [GPG Keychain](https://gpgtools.org) — Manage your GPG keys.

* [Hazel](https://www.noodlesoft.com) — Run automated actions on folders.

* [HomeCam](https://homecam.app) — Run as iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs. Keep an eye on all of your HomeKit cameras.

* [HyperDock](https://bahoom.com/hyperdock) — Adds application winow popups to your Dock.

* [iStumbler](https://istumbler.net) — See Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth devices, Bonjour services, and spectrum usage in real-time.

* [iTerm](https://iterm2.com) — More powerful Terminal replacement.

* [Keybase](https://keybase.io) — GPG and encryption for the rest of us. Under-maintained since aquisition by Zoom.

* [Keyboard Maestro](https://www.keyboardmaestro.com) — Full-scale automation of your Mac.

* [Little Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch) — Know when your software phones home.

* [Micro Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/microsnitch/) — Get notified when your camera or microphone turn-on.

* [One Switch](https://fireball.studio/oneswitch/) — Toggles for things that Apple didn't put into Control Center.

* [OpenIn](https://loshadki.app/openin/) — Double-click a file, _then_ choose which application it should open in.

* [Pacifist](https://www.charlessoft.com) — Look inside installer packages.

* [Pastebot](https://tapbots.com/pastebot/) — Sync your clipboard history across machines.

* [pinentry-touchid](https://github.com/jorgelbg/pinentry-touchid) — Unlock your GPG key with Touch ID.

* [ScreenFlow](https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htm) — Advanced screen recording software.

* [Silicon Info](https://github.com/billycastelli/Silicon-Info) — See which CPU architecture the current app is compiled for, at-a-glance.

* [Splashtop](https://www.splashtop.com) — Remote access to your Mac. Clients for macOS and iOS.

* [SuperDuper!](https://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) — Full-disk "smart" backups. The perfect companion (or replacement) to Time Machine.

* [TextExpander](https://textexpander.com) — More powerful Keyboard Shortcuts replacement.