# awesome-macOS **Repository Path**: debuggerCaofanCPU/awesome-macOS ## Basic Information - **Project Name**: awesome-macOS - **Description**:  A curated list of awesome applications, softwares, tools and shiny things for macOS. - **Primary Language**: Unknown - **License**: Not specified - **Default Branch**: master - **Homepage**: None - **GVP Project**: No ## Statistics - **Stars**: 0 - **Forks**: 0 - **Created**: 2020-09-01 - **Last Updated**: 2024-12-02 ## Categories & Tags **Categories**: Uncategorized **Tags**: None ## README [![Awesome](https://cdn.rawgit.com/sindresorhus/awesome/d7305f38d29fed78fa85652e3a63e154dd8e8829/media/badge.svg)](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) > A curated list of awesome applications, softwares, tools and shiny things for macOS. > *Items marked with ![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon] are open-source software and link to the source code. Items marked with ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] are free (as in free beer).* ## Table of Contents - [Applications](#applications) - [Audio](#audio) - [Backup](#backup) - [Bookmark Utilities](#bookmark-utilities) - [Chat Clients](#chat-clients) - [Data Recovery](#data-recovery) - [Developers](#developers) - [E-Book Utilities](#e-book-utilities) - [Editors](#editors) - [Email Utilities](#email-utilities) - [Finder](#finder) - [Games](#games) - [Graphics](#graphics) - [Productivity](#productivity) - [Sharing Files](#sharing-files) - [Terminal](#terminal) - [Utilities](#utilities) - [Video](#video) - [Window Management](#window-management) - [Others](#others) - [Command Line Utilities](#command-line-utilities) - [macOS Utilities](#macos-utilities) - [Setup](#setup) - [DevMyMac](#devmymac) - [laptop](#laptop) - [mac-dev-setup](#mac-dev-setup) - [macbook-playbook](#macbook-playbook) - [macOS 10.10 Yosemite](#os-x-1010-yosemite-setup) - [macOS 10.11 El Capitan](#os-x-1011-el-capitan-setup) - [macOS 10.9 Mavericks](#os-x-109-mavericks-setup) - [Security](#security) - [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous) - [Discussion Forums](#discussion-forums) - [Apple](#apple) - [IRC channels](#irc-channels) - [MacRumors](#macrumors) - [Reddit](#reddit) - [Contribute](#contribute) ## Applications ### Audio - [Audio Hijack](http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/) - Record audio from any application like iTunes, Skype or Safari, or from hardware devices like microphones and mixers. - [BackgroundMusic](https://github.com/kyleneideck/BackgroundMusic) - Record system audio, control audio levels for individual apps, and automatically pauses your music player when other audio starts playing and unpauses it afterwards. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/kyleneideck/BackgroundMusic) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [VOX Player](https://coppertino.com/vox/mac) - Play numerous lossy and lossless audio formats. - [XLD](http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html) - Rip/Decode/convert/play various "lossless" audio files. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://code.google.com/archive/p/xld/source) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Backup - [Arq](https://www.arqbackup.com/) - Encrypted backups to Amazon, Dropbox, Google, OneDrive, etc. - [Carbon Copy Cloner](http://bombich.com) - Create incremental and fully bootable backups of your Mac to external storage. ### Chat Clients - [ChitChat](https://github.com/stonesam92/ChitChat) - A native Mac app wrapper for WhatsApp Web. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/stonesam92/ChitChat) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Telegram](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telegram/id747648890?mt=12) - A messaging app with a focus on speed and security, it’s super fast, simple and free. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/overtake/telegram) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Textual](https://www.codeux.com/textual/) - An Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Codeux-Software/Textual) ### Data Recovery - [Data Rescue](https://www.prosofteng.com/datarescue-mac-data-recovery/) - Comprehensive and professional data recovery for a multitude of scenarios. - [DiskWarrior](http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/) - Recover from filesystem corruptions when Disk Utility is out of options. ### Developers - [Anvil](http://anvilformac.com/) - Serve up static sites and Rack apps with simple URLs and zero configuration. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Base 2](http://menial.co.uk/base/) - A GUI for managing SQLite databases. - [Cakebrew](https://www.cakebrew.com/) - The Homebrew GUI App. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/brunophilipe/Cakebrew) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [CocoaRestClient](https://mmattozzi.github.io/cocoa-rest-client) - An app for testing REST endpoints. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mmattozzi/cocoa-rest-client) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) - An API Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager. - [Flawless App](https://flawlessapp.io/) - macOS tool for visual quality check of mobile app right inside iOS simulator. - [Gas Mask](https://github.com/2ndalpha/gasmask) - A simple hosts file manager which allows editing of host files and switching between them. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/2ndalpha/gasmask) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [gitbar](https://github.com/Shikkic/gitbar) - Open source github contribution stats on your Menu Bar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Shikkic/gitbar) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) - A GUI for using GitHub. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [GitUp](http://gitup.co/) - A simple but powerful Git macOS app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/git-up/GitUp) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [GitX-dev](https://rowanj.github.io/gitx/) - A fork (variant) of GitX, maintained and enhanced with productivity oriented changes. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/rowanj/gitx) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Hosts](https://github.com/specialunderwear/Hosts.prefpane) - Edit hosts file. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/specialunderwear/Hosts.prefpane) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Iconology](https://github.com/liamrosenfeld/Iconology) - Edit Icons and then Export to Xcode, Icns, Ico, Favicon, Mac Iconset, or a Custom List of Sizes. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/liamrosenfeld/Iconology) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [ImageAlpha](https://pngmini.com/) - Apply lossy compression on PNG files with or without transparency for more efficient files. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/pornel/ImageAlpha) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [ImageOptim](https://imageoptim.com/mac) - Makes images take up less disk space and load faster. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/ImageOptim/ImageOptim) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Integrity](http://peacockmedia.software/mac/integrity/free.html) - Easily find your website's broken links. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Kaleidoscope](http://www.kaleidoscopeapp.com/) - Powerful diff and merge application supporting text, images, and folders. - [Knuff](https://github.com/KnuffApp/Knuff) - The debug application for Apple Push Notification Service (APNs). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/KnuffApp/Knuff) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Paw](https://luckymarmot.com/paw) - The ultimate REST client. - [Pods Updater](https://github.com/kizitonwose/PodsUpdater) - A macOS app which helps you manage dependency releases in your Podfile. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/kizitonwose/PodsUpdater) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Postico](https://eggerapps.at/postico/) - A modern PostgreSQL client. - [Postgres.app](http://postgresapp.com/) - The easiest way to get started with PostgreSQL. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/PostgresApp/PostgresApp) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [PSequel](http://www.psequel.com/) - A PostgreSQL GUI tool. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [QorumLogs](https://github.com/goktugyil/QorumLogs) - Swift Logging Utility for Xcode & Google Docs. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/goktugyil/QorumLogs) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Quiver](http://happenapps.com/#quiver) - A delightful notebook for programmers that allows mixing rich text, code, markdown, LaTeX, and graphs. - [Sequel Pro](http://www.sequelpro.com/) - A MySQL database manager. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/sequelpro/sequelpro) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [SnippetsLab](https://www.renfei.org/snippets-lab/) - Manage and organise snippets of code. - [SourceTree](https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/) - A free Git & Mercurial client. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Swiftify](https://objectivec2swift.com/#/xcode-extension/) - Objective-C to Swift code converter and Xcode & Finder extensions. - [Touch Bar Simulator](https://github.com/sindresorhus/touch-bar-simulator) - The macOS Touch Bar Simulator as a standalone app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/sindresorhus/touch-bar-simulator) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Tower](https://www.git-tower.com/) - The most powerful Git client. - [Trailer](https://ptsochantaris.github.io/trailer/) - Configurable menubar Git notifications with accompanying native iOS app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/ptsochantaris/trailer) - [Unused](https://jeffhodnett.github.io/Unused/) - An app for checking Xcode projects for unused resources. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/jeffhodnett/Unused) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Vagrant Manager](http://vagrantmanager.com) - Manage your vagrant machines in one place with Vagrant Manager for macOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/lanayotech/vagrant-manager/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Versions](http://versionsapp.com/) - SVN GUI client for Mac. - [WWDC](https://github.com/insidegui/WWDC) - The WWDC app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/insidegui/WWDC) ### E-Book Utilities - [Kindle App](http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201246110) - Amazon Kindle App for macOS. ### Editors - [CotEditor](https://coteditor.com) - Lightweight plain-text editor for macOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/coteditor/CotEditor/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Emacs](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacsForMacOS) - Port of Emacs to work as an macOS app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://emacsformacosx.com/download/emacs-sources/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [MacVim](https://github.com/macvim-dev/macvim) - Vim, the text editor. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/macvim-dev/macvim) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Sublime Text 3](http://www.sublimetext.com/) - The sophisticated text editor. - [TextMate](https://macromates.com/) - A graphical text editor. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/textmate/textmate) - [VimR](http://vimr.org) - Vim, refined. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/qvacua/vimr) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Email Utilities - [Airmail](http://airmailapp.com/) - Lightning fast email client designed for El Capitan. - [MailMate](https://freron.com/) - Advanced IMAP email client, featuring extensive keyboard control and Markdown support. - [Mailplane](https://mailplaneapp.com/) - A tightly integreted client for Google Mail, Inbox, Calender, and Contacts. ### Finder - [ForkLift](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/forklift-file-manager-ftp/id412448059) - File Manager and FTP/SFTP/WebDAV/Amazon S3 client. - [Path Finder](http://www.cocoatech.com/pathfinder/) - A powerful dual-pane browser alternative to Finder. - [Quicklook-Plugins](https://github.com/sindresorhus/quick-look-plugins) - List of extra quicklook plugins to enable previewing more filetypes in the Finder. - [TotalFinder](http://totalfinder.binaryage.com/) - A powerful alternative to Finder. - [XtraFinder](https://www.trankynam.com/xtrafinder/) - Adds useful features to Finder. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Games - [Battle for Wesnoth](http://www.wesnoth.org/) - Turn-based tactical strategy game, featuring both single-player and online multiplayer combat. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/wesnoth) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Boxer](http://boxerapp.com/) - The DOS game emulator that’s fit for your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/alunbestor/Boxer) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Dolphin](https://dolphin-emu.org) - A powerful, Open Source emulator for Nintendo GameCube and Wii games. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [OpenEmu](http://openemu.org/) - Multiple Video Game System. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/OpenEmu/OpenEmu) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Screentendo](http://aaronrandall.com/blog/screentendo/) - Turn your screen into a playable level of Mario. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/AaronRandall/Screentendo) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Stockfish](http://stockfishchess.org/mac/) - Beautiful, powerful chess application. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/daylen/stockfish-mac) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Graphics - [Acorn](https://secure.flyingmeat.com/acorn/) - A very Mac-like image editor with a comprehensive feature set. - [Affinity Designer](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/) - Vector image design tool, possible Adobe Illustrator alternative. - [Affinity Photo](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) - Raster image design tool, possible Adobe Photoshop alternative. - [GifCapture](https://github.com/onmyway133/GifCapture) - Record GIF screencasts. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/onmyway133/GifCapture) - [GIPHY Capture](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/giphy-capture.-the-gif-maker/id668208984) - Capture and share GIFs on the desktop. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Image2icon](http://www.img2icnsapp.com) - Create and personalize icons from your pictures. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [macSVG](https://macsvg.org/) - Design and edit SVG content for web, mobile, and animation. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dsward2/macSVG) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [OmniGraffle](https://www.omnigroup.com/omnigraffle) - An app for creating precise, beautiful graphics. - [Pixelmator](http://www.pixelmator.com/mac/) - Powerful image editor, possible Photoshop alternative. - [Sketch](http://www.sketchapp.com/) - Hybrid vector/bitmap layout application, especially useful for UI, web and mobile design. - [Sketch Toolbox](http://sketchtoolbox.com/) - A super simple plugin manager for Sketch. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/buzzfeed/Sketch-Toolbox) - [xScope](http://xscopeapp.com/) - Tools for measuring, inspecting and testing on-screen graphics and layouts. ### News Readers - [hacker-menu](https://hackermenu.io/) - Hacker News Delivered to Desktop. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/jingweno/hacker-menu) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [ReadKit](http://readkitapp.com/) - Have all your Instapaper, Pocket, etc. feeds in one place even when you're offline. - [Reeder 3](http://reederapp.com/mac/) - News reader that integrates with with Feedbin, Feedly, and other popular services. - [Vienna](http://viennarss.github.io/) - RSS/Atom newsreader. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/ViennaRSS/vienna-rss) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Productivity - [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/) - Boosts your efficiency and productivity. - [BetterTouchTool](https://www.boastr.net/) - Configure gestures for mouse and actions for keyboard shortcuts. - [ClipMenu](http://www.clipmenu.com/) - ClipBoard History Manager. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/naotaka/ClipMenu) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [CloudClip](http://www.thinkbitz.com/cloudclip/) - Sync your clipboard between your Mac and your iOS devices. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Dropzone](https://aptonic.com/) - Create a popup grid of customizable actions that enhance productivity on your Mac. - [f.lux](https://justgetflux.com/) - Automatically adjust your computer screen to match lighting. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Fantastical 2](https://flexibits.com/fantastical) - Complete Calendar app replacement which uses natural language for creating events. - [Hazel](https://www.noodlesoft.com/hazel.php) - Create rules to automatically keep your files organized. - [HazeOver](https://hazeover.com/) - Turn distractions down and focus on your current task. - [HyperDock](https://bahoom.com/hyperdock/) - Select individual application window. - [Instant Translate](https://insttranslate.com/mac) - Translate speech and text between 100+ languages from the menu bar. - [Karabiner](https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/) - A powerful keyboard customizer. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/tekezo/Karabiner) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Keyboard Maestro](http://www.keyboardmaestro.com) - Automate routine actions based on triggers from keyboard, menu, location, added devices, and more. - [Keytty](http://keytty.com) - Enables you to control your mouse with a few key strokes. Mouse Keys Alternative. - [LaunchBar](https://www.obdev.at/products/launchbar/index.html) - Start applications, navigate folders, manipulate files, control your Mac and much more just by using the keyboard. - [OmniFocus](https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus) - An incredible task management platform for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. - [OmniOutliner](https://www.omnigroup.com/omnioutliner/) - Perfect for collecting information, outlining ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. - [Paste](http://pasteapp.me) - The new way to copy & paste for Mac. - [PDF Archiver](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) - A nice tool for tagging and archiving tasks. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) - [PopClip](http://pilotmoon.com/popclip/) - Instantly copy & paste, access actions like search, spelling, dictionary and more. - [Qbserve](https://qotoqot.com/qbserve/) - Automatic time and project tracking, timesheets, invoicing, and real-time productivity feedback. - [Quicksilver](https://qsapp.com/) - Control your Mac quickly and elegantly. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/quicksilver/Quicksilver) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Rocket](http://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/) - Makes typing emoji faster and easier using Slack-style shortcuts. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [SelfControl](https://selfcontrolapp.com/) - Block access to distracting websites. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/SelfControlApp/selfcontrol/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Simplenote](https://simplenote.com/) - Simple cross-platform note taking app with cloud-based syncing. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [TaskPaper](https://www.taskpaper.com/) - Plain text to-do lists. - [Telephone](http://www.64characters.com/telephone/) - A SIP softphone. Make phone calls over the Internet or your company’s network. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/eofster/Telephone) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [TextExpander](https://smilesoftware.com/textexpander) - Create custom keyboard shortcuts for frequently-used text and pictures. - [Timing](https://timingapp.com/) - Automatic time and productivity tracking for Mac. Helps you stay on track with your work and ensures no billable hours get lost if you are billing hourly. ### Sharing Files - [CloudApp](https://www.getcloudapp.com/) - Capture and share files and screenshots instantly. - [Jumpshare](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumpshare/id889922906) - Real-time file sharing app with support for instantly sharing code / Markdown, annotating screenshots, screen recording, and voice recording. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [mac2imgur](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur) - Upload images and screenshots to Imgur. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mileswd/mac2imgur) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Monosnap](https://monosnap.com) - Annotate and upload images and screenshots, supports many backends like S3, SFTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, etc. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Transmission](https://www.transmissionbt.com/) - Simple, lightweight, multi-platform torrent client. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/transmission/transmission) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Terminal - [iTerm 2](https://www.iterm2.com/) - A terminal emulator. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/gnachman/iTerm2) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Utilities - [1Password](https://1password.com) - Password Manager and Secure Wallet. - [AnyBar](https://github.com/tonsky/AnyBar) - A menubar status indicator. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/tonsky/AnyBar) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [APNGb](https://github.com/mancunianetz/APNGb) - .apng image assembler/disassembler app. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mancunianetz/APNGb) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [AppCleaner](http://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/) - Uninstall your apps easily. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Arthur](http://arthur-osx.com/) - Safely optimize some of your Mac's hidden settings. - [Artify](https://github.com/NghiaTranUIT/artify-macos) - 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] - [Bartender](https://www.macbartender.com/) - Organize your menu bar apps. - [Batch Image Resizer](http://www.ironstarmedia.co.uk/resources/osx-image-resizer/) - Resize a large number of images quickly on your computer. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [BeardedSpice](https://github.com/beardedspice/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] - [BetterZip](https://macitbetter.com/) - A very capable and full-featured archive manager. - [BitBar](https://github.com/matryer/bitbar) - Display output of any script to the menu bar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/matryer/bitbar) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Burn](http://burn-osx.sourceforge.net/Pages/English/home.html) - No-nonsense burning of Data/Audio/Video CDs and DVDs, including copying. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/p/burn-osx/code/HEAD/tree/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [CheatSheet](https://www.cheatsheetapp.com/CheatSheet/) - Know your short cuts. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [ClipboardCleaner](https://github.com/Zuehlke/Clipboard_Cleaner) - Automatically removes text formatting from the clipboard. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Zuehlke/Clipboard_Cleaner) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [CommandQ](https://clickontyler.com/commandq/) - Never accidentally quit an app again. - [ControlPlane](http://www.controlplaneapp.com/) - Automate running tasks based on where you are or what you do. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dustinrue/ControlPlane) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [DaisyDisk](https://daisydiskapp.com/) - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space. - [Deliveries](http://junecloud.com/software/mac/deliveries.html) - Beautiful and simple package tracking. - [DisableMonitor](https://github.com/Eun/DisableMonitor) - Easily disable or enable a monitor on your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Eun/DisableMonitor) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Dozer](https://github.com/Mortennn/Dozer) - Hide MacOS menubar items. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Mortennn/Dozer) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [EtreCheck](http://etrecheck.com) - Output system information and configuration to get more informed help from Apple support professionals. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/etresoft/EtreCheck) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Fanny](http://fannywidget.com/) - Notification Center widget and menu bar application to monitor your Mac's fans and CPU temperature. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/DanielStormApps/Fanny) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Finicky](https://johnste.github.io/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] - [Fluid](http://fluidapp.com/) - Turn web applications into Mac applications. - [gfxCardStatus](https://gfx.io/) - Menu bar app to monitor and switch between integrated and discrete GPUs on MacBook Pro. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/codykrieger/gfxCardStatus) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Gray](https://github.com/zenangst/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](http://heliumfloats.com/) - 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] - [InsomniaX](http://semaja2.net/projects/insomniaxinfo/) - Prevents macOS from automatically going to sleep (on lid closing or idle timeout). ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Irvue](http://irvue.tumblr.com) - Thousands of stunning photos and wallpapers from Unsplash on your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/leonspok/Irvue-Screensaver) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [iStat Menus](https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/) - An advanced system monitor for your menubar. - [Kawa](https://github.com/noraesae/kawa) - A better input source switcher with shortcuts. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/noraesae/kawa) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [KeepingYouAwake](https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake) - Menu bar utility that prevents Mac from going to sleep. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Keka](http://www.kekaosx.com/en/) - Compress to and extract from many archive file formats. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/projects/keka/files/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Knock](http://www.knocktounlock.com) - Unlock your Mac quickly and securely. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [LaunchControl](http://www.soma-zone.com/LaunchControl/) - Create, manage and debug launchd services. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Loading](http://bonzaiapps.com) - See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/BonzaiThePenguin/Loading/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Little Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html) - Protect your privacy. - [MacDown](http://macdown.uranusjr.com/) - Markdown editor. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/MacDownApp/macdown) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Mackup](https://github.com/lra/mackup) - Keep your application settings in sync. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/lra/mackup) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [MacPass](https://macpass.github.io/) - Password Manager. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/MacPass/MacPass) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Media Converter](http://media-converter.sourceforge.net/) - Simple (drag and drop) but advanced media conversion. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/p/media-converter/code/HEAD/tree/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Menubar Colors](https://github.com/nvzqz/Menubar-Colors) - Convenient access to the system color panel. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nvzqz/Menubar-Colors) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [MenuMeters](http://member.ipmu.jp/yuji.tachikawa/MenuMetersElCapitan/) - A set of CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring tools for macOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/yujitach/MenuMeters) - [Monodraw](http://monodraw.helftone.com/) - A powerful ASCII art editor. - [Mounty](http://enjoygineering.com/mounty/) - A tiny tool to re-mount write-protected NTFS volumes under macOS 10.9+ in read-write mode. - [Noizio](http://noiz.io/) - Ambient sound equalizer for relaxation or productivity. - [Notational Velocity](http://notational.net/) - Store, retrieve and sync notes within a minimal GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/scrod/nv/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Noti](https://noti.center/) - Receive Android notifications on your mac (with PushBullet). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/jariz/Noti/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Numi](http://numi.io/) - Beautiful calculator app. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [OnyX](http://www.titanium.free.fr/) - Multifunction utility to verify disks and files, run cleaning and system maintenance tasks, configure hidden options and more. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Paparazzi](http://derailer.org/paparazzi/) - A small utility that makes screenshots of webpages. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Paragon NTFS](http://www.paragon-drivers.com/ntfs-mac/) - World fastest NTFS driver. - [Radio Silence](https://radiosilenceapp.com) - Simple to use firewall and network monitor. - [Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417) - Remote Desktop Connection Client lets you connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer. - [Site Sucker](http://ricks-apps.com/osx/sitesucker/) - Automatically download websites from the Internet. - [ShiftIt](https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt) - Managing windows size and position. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [SlowQuitApps](https://github.com/dteoh/SlowQuitApps) - Prevent accidental Cmd-Q. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/dteoh/SlowQuitApps) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [SmartCapsLock](https://kishanbagaria.com/smartcapslock/) - Makes the Caps Lock key smarter, so that when the key accidentally gets activated and you START YELLING even though you don't want to, you can just select the yelling-text and press the key again to instantly fix its case instead of typing everything all over again. - [Soulver](http://www.acqualia.com/soulver/) - Beautiful expressive calculator. - [SSH Tunnel](https://codinn.com/products/ssh-tunnel/) - Manage your SSH tunnels, tightly integrated with macOS Keychain, secure and intuitive. - [TeamViewer](https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/index.aspx) - Remotely control another computer. - [TextBar](http://www.richsomerfield.com/apps/) - TextBar is a tiny but powerful app that lets you add any text to your MenuBar. - [Typeeto](http://mac.eltima.com/bluetooth-keyboard.html) - Lets you use your Mac's keyboard as a bluetooth keyboard to type on another devices. - [Typora](http://www.typora.io/) - Another minimal Markdown editor. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Ukelele](http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=ukelele) - Unicode Keyboard Layout Editor. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Übersicht](http://tracesof.net/uebersicht/) - Run system commands and display their output on your desktop as widgets. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/felixhageloh/uebersicht) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [The Unarchiver](https://theunarchiver.com/) - Unarchive many different kinds of archive files. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://bitbucket.org/kosovan/theunarchiver) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Wineskin](http://wineskin.urgesoftware.com/tiki-index.php) - Run Windows applications and games on your Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://sourceforge.net/p/wineskin/code/ci/master/tree/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ### Video - [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - High performance video encoding and conversion tools with a nice GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake) - [IINA](https://lhc70000.github.io/iina/) - Media player with a minimalist design. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/lhc70000/iina) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [mpv](https://mpv.io/) - Media player. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv) - [ScreenFlow](http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/) - Screencasting and video editing software. - [Subler](https://bitbucket.org/galad87/subler/wiki/Home) - Mux and tag MP4 files. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://bitbucket.org/galad87/subler/wiki/Home) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Subtitlr](http://lucija.frkovic.me/Subtitlr/) - Drag and drop subititle download utility. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/spilja/Subtitlr/tree/master) ### Window Management - [Amethyst](http://ianyh.com/amethyst/) - Window manager (automatically keep windows sized in grids). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/ianyh/Amethyst) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Divvy Window Manager](http://mizage.com/divvy/) - Window management for tiling your windows. - [Hammerspoon](http://www.hammerspoon.org/) - Extremely powerful scripting engine for macOS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [kwm](https://koekeishiya.github.io/kwm/) - Tiling window manager with focus follows mouse. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/koekeishiya/kwm) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Moom](https://manytricks.com/moom/) - Move and zoom windows, super light weight and customizable. - [Phoenix](https://github.com/kasper/phoenix) - A lightweight window and app manager scriptable with JavaScript. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Spectacle](https://www.spectacleapp.com/) - Easily organize windows without using a mouse. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/eczarny/spectacle) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Stay](https://cordlessdog.com/stay/) - Resize/position windows when displays change. ### Others - [Aerial](https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial) - Apple TV Aerial Screensaver for Mac. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/JohnCoates/Aerial) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Catch](http://www.giorgiocalderolla.com/index.html#catch) - The easiest way to use ShowRSS. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mipstian/catch/) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Clocker](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clocker-menubar-world-clock/id1056643111?ls=1&mt=12) - Check time in multiple timezones from your Mac menubar. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Abhishaker17/Clocker) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [gInbox](https://github.com/chenasraf/gInbox) - gInbox is a wrapper made for Mac around Inbox by Gmail. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/chenasraf/gInbox) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Juice](https://github.com/brianmichel/Juice) - Make your battery information a bit more interesting. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/brianmichel/Juice) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Sonora](https://github.com/sonoramac/Sonora) - A minimal, beautifully designed music player. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/sonoramac/Sonora) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [SoundCleod](http://soundcleod.com/) - A browser for SoundCloud. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/salomvary/soundcleod) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Spillo](https://bananafishsoftware.com/products/spillo/) - Powerful, beautiful and fast Pinboard client. - [Transmit](https://panic.com/transmit/) - A FTP client. ## Command Line Utilities - [Awesome macOS Command Line](https://github.com/herrbischoff/awesome-osx-command-line) - Use your macOS terminal shell to do awesome things. - [m-cli](https://github.com/rgcr/m-cli) -  Swiss Army Knife for macOS. - [Mac-CLI](https://github.com/guarinogabriel/Mac-CLI) -  macOS command line tools for developers. - [Mac macOS Manual Pages](https://developer.apple.com/legacy/library/documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/) - Apple's official man page reference which lists all general commands in Section 1. - [mas](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) - A CLI for the Mac App Store. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] ## macOS Utilities - [Bluetooth Debug Menu](http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/os-x-bluetooth-menu-reset-devices) - Factory reset devices and more. - [Command Line Utilities Part 1](http://www.mitchchn.me/2014/os-x-terminal/?x) - [Command Line Utilities Part 2](http://www.mitchchn.me/2014/and-eight-hundred-more/) - [EnvPane](https://github.com/hschmidt/EnvPane) - An preference pane for environment variables. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/hschmidt/EnvPane) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Glances](https://github.com/nicolargo/glances) - System monitoring tool that runs in terminal. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/nicolargo/glances) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] - [Thread on StackExchange](https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/12161/os-x-terminal-must-have-utilities) ## Setup ### DevMyMac * https://github.com/adamisntdead/DevMyMac ### laptop * https://github.com/thoughtbot/laptop ### mac-dev-setup * https://github.com/nicolashery/mac-dev-setup ### macbook-playbook Ansible playbook to configure a development and desktop environment from a clean macOS install. * https://github.com/mpereira/macbook-playbook ### macOS 10.9 Mavericks Setup * https://gist.github.com/kevinelliott/3135044 * https://gist.github.com/kimmobrunfeldt/350f4898d1b82cf10bce ### macOS 10.10 Yosemite Setup * https://gist.github.com/kevinelliott/0726211d17020a6abc1f ### macOS 10.11 El Capitan Setup * https://gist.github.com/saetia/1623487 ## Security * [GPG Suite](https://gpgtools.org/) - Full GPG toolkit with easy to understand GUI applications and Mail.app plugin. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [LinkLiar](https://github.com/halo/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 acrogenesis](https://acrogenesis.com/macchanger/) - Easily change your MAC Address [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/acrogenesis/macchanger) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [macchanger by shilch](https://github.com/shilch/macchanger/) - Change / spoof MAC address (random, custom and restore). [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/shilch/macchanger) * [MIDAS](https://github.com/etsy/MIDAS) - Intrusion Detection Analysis System. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/etsy/MIDAS) * [OS-X-Security-and-Privacy-Guide](https://github.com/drduh/OS-X-Security-and-Privacy-Guide) [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/drduh/OS-X-Security-and-Privacy-Guide) * [OSXCollector](https://github.com/Yelp/osxcollector) - Forensic evidence collection & analysis toolkit. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Yelp/osxcollector) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [santa](https://github.com/google/santa) - A binary whitelisting/blacklisting system. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/google/santa) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [Shimo](https://www.shimovpn.com) - Fully-featured VPN client for Mac. * [SimpleumSafe](https://simpleum.com/) - Encrypt, organize and sync files with macOS or iOS. * [tinc](https://www.tinc-vpn.org) - Secure mesh VPN software. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [Tunnelblick](https://tunnelblick.net) - Easy to use OpenVPN client and GUI. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://github.com/Tunnelblick/Tunnelblick) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [VeraCrypt](https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/) - Free and open source disk encryption software. [![Open-Source Software][OSS Icon]](https://veracrypt.codeplex.com/SourceControl/latest) ![Freeware][Freeware Icon] * [Viscosity](https://www.sparklabs.com/viscosity/) - Fully-featured OpenVPN client, ready for enterprise deployment. ## Miscellaneous * [Trackpad Gestures](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895) * [Power Tools](http://www.slant.co/topics/523/~power-user-tools-for-mac-osx) * [Show hidden files](http://ianlunn.co.uk/articles/quickly-showhide-hidden-files-mac-os-x-mavericks/) * [Mac Power Users](https://www.relay.fm/mpu) * [Awesome Screensavers](https://github.com/aharris88/awesome-osx-screensavers) ## Discussion Forums ### Apple * [Apple Support Communities](https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/mojave) ### IRC channels * [#macosx](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=macosx) * [#apple](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=apple) * [#mac](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=mac) ### MacRumors * [macOS Yosemite](http://forums.macrumors.com/forums/os-x-yosemite-10-10.171/) * [macOS El Capitan](http://forums.macrumors.com/forums/os-x-el-capitan-10-11.184/) * [macOS Mojave](https://forums.macrumors.com/forums/macos-mojave-10-14.205/) ### Reddit * [osx](https://www.reddit.com/r/osx/) * [macapps](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps) * [mac](https://www.reddit.com/r/Mac) * [macOS](https://www.reddit.com/r/macOS/) * [macsetups](https://www.reddit.com/r/MacSetups) ## Contribute Contributions are most welcome, please adhere to the [Contribution Guidelines](.github/contributing.md) and our [Code of Conduct](.github/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md). Please consider checking out the [pull requests that need more votes](https://github.com/iCHAIT/awesome-macOS/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22needs+endorsement%22) to be included. **[⬆ back to top](#table-of-contents)** ## License [![Creative Commons License](http://i.creativecommons.org/l/by/4.0/88x31.png)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) This work is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). [chitchat]: https://github.com/stonesam92/ChitChat [OSS Icon]: https://cdn.rawgit.com/iCHAIT/awesome-osx/master/media/oss.svg [Freeware Icon]: https://cdn.rawgit.com/iCHAIT/awesome-osx/master/media/free.svg