MacOS apps
The most intuitive desktop API client
Organize and execute REST, GraphQL, and gRPC requests in a simple and intuitive app. Yaak is a desktop API client for organizing and executing REST, GraphQL, and gRPC requests. It's built using Tauri, Rust, and ReactJS.
Network Monitor and Application Firewall for macOS.
The Little Snitch Network Monitor shows you where your Mac connects to on the Internet. You decide what you want to allow or deny.
A modern desktop client for Navidrome/Subsonic servers built with React and Electron.
The Ultimate CSV Editor. SmoothCSV is a powerful and intuitive tool for editing CSV files.
SmoothCSV is a cross-platform CSV editor built for real work. Edit your files intuitively, exactly how you want. Lightning-fast performance, handles messy data, and powerful features like SQL queries. Just smooth CSV editing that works.
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AI Vision for macOS. Fast Screen Capture & VQA.
Peekaboo is a macOS CLI & optional MCP server that enables AI agents to capture screenshots of applications, or the entire system, with optional visual question answering through local or remote AI models.
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Scientific plotting and data analysis. LabPlot is a FREE, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization and Analysis software accessible to everyone.
FREE, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization and Analysis software accessible to everyone and trusted by professionals.
SQL & noSQL database manager.
Powerful and easy to use (no)SQL database client for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB, Redis, …
DbGate is cross-platform database manager. It's designed to be simple to use and effective, when working with more databases simultaneously. But there are also many advanced features like schema compare, visual query designer, chart visualisation or batch export and import.
The database client Mac deserves. Fast, native database client for Mac
Connect to MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, Mongo, Redis, and a dozen more. Built with SwiftUI. Ships under 50 MB. Launches in under a second.
Make Your Images Crystal Clear.
Transform blurry, low-resolution images into stunning high-definition quality with AI.
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macOS Workspace Manager.
The workspace manager macOS should've shipped with.
Pin apps. Snap windows to halves, thirds, quarters. Switch profiles per desktop. Save and restore sessions. All from keyboard shortcuts.
KeePassXC is a cross-platform community-driven port of the Windows application “KeePass Password Safe”.
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Emulator of retro x86-based machines.
86Box is a low level x86 emulator that runs older operating systems and software designed for IBM PC systems and compatibles from 1981 through fairly recent system designs based on the PCI bus.
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Open source Dropbox client
Maestral is a lightweight Dropbox client for macOS and Linux. It provides powerful command line tools, supports gitignore patterns to exclude local files from syncing and allows syncing multiple Dropbox accounts.
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A desktop app for isolated, parallel agentic development.
mux (Coding Agent Multiplexer) is a cross-platform desktop application for AI-assisted development with isolated workspace management.
The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux).
Homebrew installs the stuff you need that Apple (or your Linux system) didn’t.
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Run beloved agents side by side. Multitask with agents, stay in control.
JetBrains Air is the Agentic Development Environment where Codex, Claude Agent, Gemini CLI, and Junie execute independent task loops without interfering with each other.
Al powered voice to text.
Write 3x faster, without lifting a finger.
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Ollama Manager App.
Unofficial Ollama manager app for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, featuring server management, model management, and simple chat feature.
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An app that adapts to you, not the other way around
Affinity comes with built-in Vector, Pixel, and Layout studios, but you’re not locked in. Rearrange panels and mix and match your favorite tools to build custom studios. You can save multiple setups, switch between them in a click, and even share with others or download theirs. It’s customization that flexes to your workflow.
Turns the MacBook notch into a drop zone
Easily share files using AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more by simply dropping them into your MacBook notch area.
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📦 Mac App Store command line interface.
A command-line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting & automation.
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Virtual desktop pet cats for macOS — pixel art cats that live on your dock and chat with you via Ollama LLM.
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The best fork of the best lightweight, visual git client for macOS.
GitX is an OS X (MacOS) native graphical client for the git version control system.
GitX has a long history of various branches and versions maintained by various people over the years. This github org & repo are an attempt to consolidate and move forward with a current, common, community-maintained version.
Browse Android files on macOS with style
A beautiful, native macOS application for browsing and managing your Android device files via ADB. Fast, intuitive, and powerful.
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a free messaging app for Slack, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram and more.
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Record, Edit, and Mix on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Ardour is a professional digital workstation for working with audio and MIDI.
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AeroSpace is an i3-like tiling window manager for macOS.
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👻 Ghostty is a fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration.
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Talk to your Mac, query your docs, no cloud required. On-device voice AI + RAG.
RCLI is an on-device voice AI for macOS. A complete STT + LLM + TTS pipeline running natively on Apple Silicon — 38 macOS actions via voice, local RAG over your documents, sub-200ms end-to-end latency. No cloud, no API keys.
Your entire server infrastructure at your fingertips. Manage all your servers from your local desktop. No remote setup required.
XPipe is a new type of shell connection hub and remote file manager that allows you to access your entire server infrastructure from your local machine. It works on top of your installed command-line programs and does not require any setup on your remote systems. So if you normally use CLI tools like ssh, docker, kubectl, etc. to connect to your servers, you can just use XPipe on top of that.
A Web Developer's Browser. Develop responsive web apps 5x faster!
A must-have DevTool for all Front-End developers that will make your job easier. A modified browser built using Electron that helps in responsive web development.
Open-source app for incredible screen recordings. Create polished product demo videos effortlessly.
Recordly is an open-source screen recorder that adds auto-zoom, smooth cursor animations and more to your videos. Expect bugs.
brew autosuggestions for unknown commands on macos. Transform command-not-found errors into brew install suggestions
Alchemist is a smart command-not-found handler for macOS that automatically suggests Homebrew packages when you type an unrecognized command. It distinguishes between formulae and casks, provides intelligent matching, and can even offer to install packages immediately.
bluetooth mesh chat, IRC vibes.
A secure, decentralized, peer-to-peer messaging app that works over Bluetooth mesh networks. No internet required, no servers, no phone numbers - just pure encrypted communication.
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A modern GUI for yt-dlp (and other youtube-dl forks).
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Containers and Kubernetes.
The best free and open source tool for developers to work with containers and Kubernetes. Simplify container management, streamline Kubernetes workflows, and transition from local development to production with ease.
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The Ultimate Desktop Companion for Your Immich Server.
ImmichSafe is a user-friendly, cross-platform desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux, designed to simplify the management, backup, and restoration of your self-hosted Immich photo and video management server. It provides a graphical user interface for complex Docker commands, making Immich administration accessible to everyone.
Fast PostgreSQL Client for Developers.
A minimal, fast SQL client desktop application with AI-powered querying. Built for developers who want to quickly peek at their data without the bloat. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Your One-Stop Publication Workbench
From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr supports your writing process at every stage — from initial notes to journal submission or book manuscript.
Private, fast, and honest web browser.
The Chromium-based web browser made for people, with love. Best privacy by default, unbiased ad-blocking, no bloat and no noise.
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The missing Mac app for Dark Mode. Toggle dark mode from anywhere with a single click.
Umbra makes switching to Dark Mode simple. Option click the Umbra icon in the Menu Bar or use the Umbra menu item to toggle your system appearance.
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macOS menu bar app that exposes Apple's on-device Foundation Models as an OpenAI-compatible local API. Zero cloud. Zero dependencies.
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Logitech Mouse Remapper.
A lightweight, open-source, fully local alternative to Logitech Options+ for remapping Logitech HID++ mice.
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Universal 2D Graphics Editor. one to rule them all.
PixiEditor is a universal 2D editor that was made to provide you with tools and features for all your 2D needs. Create beautiful sprites for your games, animations, edit images, create logos. All packed up in an intuitive and familiar interface.
Create non-destructibe, procedural graphics with Node Graph. Node Graph allows for creating fully non-destructible graphics and animations. Connect nodes to easily compose complex visuals. From pre-built effects to custom shaders, the possibilities are endless!
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Protect your SSH keys with your Mac's Secure Enclave.
Secretive is an app for protecting and managing SSH keys with the Secure Enclave.
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Convert weird video files to MP4 in one click.
Magicbrake is a simple macOS GUI for handbrakecli. It’s equivalent to running ./HandBrakeCLI -i input.mkv -o output.mp4 --preset="Very Fast 1080p30". It accepts one or many files.
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Teleprompter for macOS.
A very basic, always-on-top floating text prompter for macOS. Perfect for quick videos, or keeping important text visible while you work.
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A second brain for the AI era. Free forever.
Organize your notes as Markdown files. With native relationships, Git, and Claude Code integration.
Uncensorable Peer-to-Peer. Where Friendship Meets Freedom. Decentralized application with Friend-to-Friend technology.
Xeres allows you to interact with people in a fully decentralized way. No server or account required, which means: nobody can censor you.
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Discover, download, and run local LLMs.
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User-friendly SSH Connection Manager.
SSH Pilot is a user-friendly, lightweight SSH connection manager with an integrated terminal and SFTP client.
No more memorizing host aliases or complex SSH commands to manage your machines, deploy keys or set up port forwarding.
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ScummVM is a program which allows you to run certain classic graphical adventure and role-playing games, provided you already have their data files. The clever part about this: ScummVM just replaces the executables shipped with the games, allowing you to play them on systems for which they were never designed! ScummVM is a complete rewrite of these games' executables and is not an emulator.
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Retroshare establish encrypted connections between you and your friends to create a network of computers, and provides various distributed services on top of it: forums, channels, chat, mail... Retroshare is fully decentralized, and designed to provide maximum security and anonymity to its users beyond direct friends. Retroshare is entirely free and open-source software. It is available on Android, Linux, MacOS and Windows. There are no hidden costs, no ads and no terms of service.
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A lightweight code editor with vim mode, Git integration, and agentic AI editing.
A lightweight mac status bar development port monitor.
A lightweight cross-platform status bar app that monitors and manages development processes running on configurable ports. The app provides real-time process detection and allows you to kill individual processes or all processes at once.
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Powerful yet simple to use screenshot software 🖥️ 📸. Open Source Screenshot Software.
Flameshot is a free and open-source, cross-platform tool to take screenshots with many built-in features to save you time.
WiFiman is here to save your network from sluggish surfing, endless buffering, and congested data channels.
- Detect available WiFi networks and Bluetooth LE devices instantly.
- Scan network subnets for additional details on detected devices, such as Bonjour, SNMP, NetBIOS, and Ubiquiti discovery protocols.
- Connect to your UniFi network remotely via Teleport - a free, zero-configuration VPN.