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Browse 45 posts tagged Macos. Setup notes, reviews, comparisons, and workflow patterns.
Tinycast is a tiny, fully native macOS launcher with hotkeys and clipboard history built in Swift. Open source, 5.6k stars, runs on Apple Silicon.
BrewUI is Homebrew's official Swift-based macOS GUI for the Homebrew package manager. Browse, install, and manage formulas without touching the terminal.
OpenDisplay is a free, open-source Sidecar/Duet alternative that turns your iPhone or iPad into a true second display for macOS over USB or WiFi. Low-latency H.264, Retina HiDPI, touch input.
Extract text from any screen area, QR code, or handwritten note on macOS with a single keyboard shortcut. Local processing, no cloud.
Give AI agents structured access to any macOS app via the accessibility tree—no screenshots, no pixel matching, just 78–96% token savings vs full-tree dumps.
Mocksy is a free native macOS app that mocks local API endpoints without a server. Define JSON responses, test offline, and move fast without hitting live backends.
A free, open-source macOS utility that saves your AI prompts and launches them anywhere with a hotkey or keyword — 701KB native app, no Electron.
Widen is a free, open-source native macOS app that reads your Postgres schema and drafts SQL from English questions. Cloud or local AI, MIT licensed.
Nuanced is a macOS desktop app that starts with your rough idea, clarifies it into a living spec, then executes through Codex while keeping you oriented as code evolves.
Summon AI in any macOS app with one shortcut. Inset AI brings ChatGPT-class assistance to Photoshop, Terminal, Slack, and every other application on your Mac.
Local-first macOS app that records, transcribes on-device, and turns meetings into todos, topics, and people pages.
Widen is a free, open-source native macOS app that turns English questions into SQL against your Postgres database, with optional on-device AI on Apple Silicon.
Cloi is a free, open-source debugging agent that runs entirely in your terminal. Powered by Ollama or Claude, it analyzes errors and suggests fixes with a built-in RAG system.
osa-mcp is an MCP server that auto-discovers all scriptable macOS apps and generates ~700 tools with real descriptions. Connect to Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible AI in seconds. BSD 3-Clause.
ShellTalk converts natural English into Bash commands using semantic template matching—no LLM required. Runs on macOS, Linux, and WebAssembly.
Open-source CLI that treats your dev setup like infrastructure—define it in JSONC, plan changes, and apply them across Mac and Linux.
Transform selected text in any app with a hotkey. Instant on-device deterministic transforms, plus BYOK AI for rewrites, proofreading, and 29+ language translation. $29 one-time.
A complete STT + LLM + TTS + VLM pipeline running on Apple Silicon with sub-200ms latency. 40 macOS actions via voice, local RAG, no cloud, no API keys.
TypeWhisper is an open-source, local-first speech-to-text app for macOS and Windows with app-aware workflows, automatic correction learning, and free core dictation under GPLv3.
cyberWriter is a native Swift/SwiftUI Markdown editor for macOS 15+ with built-in Apple Intelligence, Obsidian vault support, LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, and AI-powered RAG chat across your notes.
Port42 is a native macOS app where multiple AI companions collaborate with humans in the same conversation, build real-time ports, and run CLI agents inline. Open source and end-to-end encrypted.
Safari MCP drives your real Safari browser from any MCP-compatible AI coding agent. 97 tools, no Puppeteer or Playwright needed, ~60% less CPU than Chrome.
An MCP server that gives AI agents full control of a real iPhone through macOS iPhone Mirroring. Screenshots, taps, swipes, and app control.
NetViews is a native macOS network scanner and Wi-Fi diagnostic app for IT and network engineers. Real-time monitoring, host discovery, and Cloudflare-backed speed tests for 19.99 USD one-time.
Free, open-source voice dictation for macOS. Whisper + local LLM polish that adapts tone per app—Gmail gets formal, Slack stays professional, LINE is casual.
DoubleMemory captures via double Cmd+C, stores locally with iCloud sync, and auto-tags with Apple Intelligence — no extensions, no account required.
ServBay is an all-in-one local development environment for macOS that bundles PHP, Node.js, Python, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more with one-click setup.
ExtraBar replaces your macOS menu bar with a keyboard-controlled command center. Add shortcuts, deep links, quick actions — no permissions needed.
RCLI is an on-device voice AI for macOS. A complete STT + LLM + TTS + VLM pipeline running natively on Apple Silicon with sub-200ms latency. No cloud, no API keys.
A local-first AI orchestration system for macOS. Built on a graph architecture with capability-based security, it runs entirely on-device with no cloud dependency.
Trace is a macOS menu-bar app that transcribes meetings locally on Apple silicon. No cloud, no accounts, no meeting bots. Outputs clean markdown with flagged key moments.
boringBar replaces the macOS Dock with a desktop-aware taskbar featuring window previews, pinned apps, notification badges, and one-click desktop switching. 14-day free trial available.
FanBox is an MIT-licensed macOS desktop cockpit for Claude Code and Codex with file browser, embedded terminal, live agent dashboard, project memory, and one-click session resume.
Burrow is a free, open-source, native macOS GUI for the Mole CLI, with long-range metric history, an MCP server for AI agents, and tools for clean, purge, and uninstall.
Familiar is an open-source local AI agent that runs entirely on your Mac or iOS device — no cloud, no data leaving your hardware. Build and orchestrate agent workflows privately.
agentcookie syncs Chrome cookies, CLI bearer tokens, and API keys between Macs over Tailscale so agent machines stay authenticated without repeated logins.
DockFlow is a macOS app that lets you save multiple Dock configurations and switch between them with custom hotkeys. Perfect for developers who juggle coding, design, and writing workflows.
SuperHQ runs Claude Code, Codex, and custom AI agents in isolated microVMs on macOS. Each agent gets its own sandbox with secure auth gateway and diff review.
DoubleMemory is a local-first read-it-later app for macOS and iOS that captures via double cmd+c, renders preview cards in a Pinterest-like mood board, and requires no browser extensions.
ExtraBar turns the macOS menu bar into a keyboard-controlled command center. Zero permissions, native SwiftUI, local data. Jump to Zoom, Slack, and VS Code with keystrokes.
Satyrn is a native macOS Jupyter client with AI autocomplete, agent mode, SQL cells, and faster startup than VS Code. Built for data scientists who want a focused notebook experience.
boringBar is a Mac taskbar that shows only the windows on your current desktop with previews, app pinning, and instant desktop switching — a true Dock alternative.
Lume is a free open-source CLI to create macOS and Linux VMs on Apple Silicon. Zero-touch setup, MCP integration, isolated sandboxes for AI agents. Native Virtualization Framework — no emulation.
Port42 is a native Mac app where AI companions build interactive UIs and act on your machine through a single API. They ship 40+ releases in 9 days alongside you.
SnapState captures and restores your entire macOS workspace including window positions, monitor layouts, and browser tabs with a single keyboard shortcut.