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What is this?
It is a curated, categorized list of high-quality macOS software, covering everything from text editors and developer tools to design apps, utilities, and security tools.
It is a curated, categorized list of high-quality macOS software, covering everything from text editors and developer tools to design apps, utilities, and security tools.Is this a list of apps or an actual application?It is just a markdown list (an awesome-list) with links and short descriptions of apps; it is not software you install itself.
It is just a markdown list (an awesome-list) with links and short descriptions of apps; it is not software you install itself.How is the list organized and how do I use it?Entries are grouped under broad topics like Reading and Writing Tools, Developer Tools, Design and Product, AI Tools, Communication, Audio and Video, Security Tools, and Utilities, with each app marked by icons for open source, freeware, App Store, or native app status.
Entries are grouped under broad topics like Reading and Writing Tools, Developer Tools, Design and Product, AI Tools, Communication, Audio and Video, Security Tools, and Utilities, with each app marked by icons for open source, freeware, App Store, or native app status.Do I need anything to browse this list?No, it is just a GitHub README; you only need a browser to click through to the linked apps.
No, it is just a GitHub README; you only need a browser to click through to the linked apps.Is every entry open source or free?No, entries are a mix of open-source, freeware, App Store, and commercial apps, each marked with the appropriate icon so you can tell them apart.
No, entries are a mix of open-source, freeware, App Store, and commercial apps, each marked with the appropriate icon so you can tell them apart.Who is this list for?It targets Mac users and developers looking to discover well-regarded software across categories like coding, design, productivity, and security.
It targets Mac users and developers looking to discover well-regarded software across categories like coding, design, productivity, and security.Does it cover apps for other Apple devices too, or just Mac?The list is specifically focused on macOS software, not iOS or other platforms.
The list is specifically focused on macOS software, not iOS or other platforms.Is there a non-English version?Yes, the README links to Chinese, Korean, and Japanese translations of the list.
Yes, the README links to Chinese, Korean, and Japanese translations of the list.Are there related curated lists?The README links to companion lists like Awesome Command Line Apps and Awesome Swift macOS Apps.
The README links to companion lists like Awesome Command Line Apps and Awesome Swift macOS Apps.How do I know if an app is open source before trying it?Look for the Open-Source Software icon next to an entry, which links directly to its repository.
Look for the Open-Source Software icon next to an entry, which links directly to its repository.What are similar projects?PureMac, open-source-mac-os-apps, awesome-macOS, OpenYoink, Best-App, CodeEdit, android-foss, Doll
PureMac, open-source-mac-os-apps, awesome-macOS, OpenYoink, Best-App, CodeEdit, android-foss, DollWhich topics is it in?macosx, apps, application, password-manager, cleaner, desktop-application, software, mac, swiftui, vpn, finance, apple
macosx, apps, application, password-manager, cleaner, desktop-application, software, mac, swiftui, vpn, finance, apple