momenbasel/PureMac
Free, open-source macOS cleaner. CleanMyMac alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI, scheduled auto-cleaning, Xcode/Homebrew/system cache cleanup. MIT licensed.
Language: Swift
#cache_cleaner #cleanmymac #cleanup #disk_cleaner #disk_space #homebrew #mac_utility #macos #macos_app #macos_cleaner #macosx #native #oss #osx #privacy #swift #swiftui #system_cleaner #xcode_cleaner
Stars: 1153 Issues: 17 Forks: 54
https://github.com/momenbasel/PureMac

darrylmorley/whatcable
macOS menu bar app that tells you, in plain English, what each USB-C cable plugged into your Mac can actually do
Language: Swift
#apple_silicon #hardware_info #iokit #mac_app #macos #menubar #menubar_app #swift #swiftui #thunderbolt #usb_c #usb_power_delivery #utility
Stars: 917 Issues: 13 Forks: 16
https://github.com/darrylmorley/whatcable

pluk-inc/md-preview
A simple Markdown viewer for reading .md files
Language: Swift
#macos #markdown
Stars: 423 Issues: 11 Forks: 21
https://github.com/pluk-inc/md-preview

Helvesec/rmux
Universal Rust multiplexer with a typed SDK — drive any CLI or TUI app from code. Native on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Language: Rust
#agent #ai #cli #linux #macos #multiplexer #multiplexers #powershell #ratatui #rust #terminal #tokio #windows
Stars: 590 Issues: 9 Forks: 17
https://github.com/Helvesec/rmux

privatenumber/mac-ocr
macOS CLI for OCR and searchable PDFs using Apple's Vision framework.
Language: Swift
#apple_vision #cli #command_line_tool #image_to_text #macos #nodejs #ocr #pdf #searchable_pdf #swift #text_recognition #vision_framework
Stars: 367 Issues: 0 Forks: 16
https://github.com/privatenumber/mac-ocr

tdeverx/contained-app
A native macOS app for Apple's Container CLI
Language: Swift
#apple_container #apple_silicon #containers #devtools #docker_alternative #liquid_glass #macos #sparkle #swift #swiftpm #swiftui
Stars: 414 Issues: 9 Forks: 16
https://github.com/tdeverx/contained-app

ammaarreshi/Generals-Mac-iOS-iPad
Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour running natively on macOS, iPhone & iPad — real engine (EA GPL v3 source, via GeneralsX), DXVK/MoltenVK renderer, RTS touch controls. No game assets included.
Language: C++
#apple_silicon #command_and_conquer #dxvk #game_port #generals_zero_hour #ios #ipad #macos #moltenvk #open_source_game #rts #sdl3
Stars: 895 Issues: 1 Forks: 59
https://github.com/ammaarreshi/Generals-Mac-iOS-iPad

ai4s-research/open-science
Open Science Desktop — local-first, model-agnostic AI research workbench for macOS, Windows & Linux. Open-source Claude Science desktop alternative built on Tauri + MCP + agent skills.
Language: TypeScript
#ai_agent #ai_for_science #ai_scientist #ai4s #claude_science #claude_science_alternative #claude_science_desktop_alternative #desktop_app #linux #local_first #macos #mcp #open_science #open_science_desktop #reproducible_research #research_tools #research_workbench #scientific_research #tauri #windows
Stars: 538 Issues: 7 Forks: 59
https://github.com/ai4s-research/open-science

Intuition-Lab/personal-model
Build your HUMAN.md.
Language: Python
#agent_memory #local_first #macos #mcp #personal_ai #personal_model #privacy #python
Stars: 575 Issues: 7 Forks: 47
https://github.com/Intuition-Lab/personal-model

didriksg/Crisp
Free, open-source macOS alternative to BetterDisplay and Lunar: a lightweight menu bar app with sharp HiDPI/Retina scaling for external monitors (no more blurry or tiny text), plus brightness (DDC), virtual displays, presets, and color.
Language: Swift
#4k #apple_silicon #brightness #ddc #display #display_manager #hidpi #mac #macos #menu_bar #monitor #resolution #retina #scaling #virtual
Stars: 440 Issues: 3 Forks: 13
https://github.com/didriksg/Crisp

browser-use/macos-harness
The simplest, thinnest harness that gives an LLM complete freedom to control a Mac.
Language: Python
#accessibility #agent #automation #cdp #computer_use #macos #python
Stars: 696 Issues: 6 Forks: 45
https://github.com/browser-use/macos-harness

themartiano/try-omarchy
Try Omarchy on Apple Silicon without any setup.
Language: Shell
#apple_silicon #archlinux #community #linux #macos #omarchy #qemu #virtualization
Stars: 588 Issues: 7 Forks: 23
https://github.com/themartiano/try-omarchy

totec448-spec/chat-on-steroids
Cross-platform local MCP capabilities for ChatGPT with Chrome integration, Goal, Compact & Resume, and durable multi-agent workflows.
Language: TypeScript
#automation #chatgpt #chrome_extension #electron #linux #local_first #macos #mcp #multi_agent #windows
Stars: 515 Issues: 11 Forks: 69
https://github.com/totec448-spec/chat-on-steroids

MetaMask-AI/metamask-desktop
🌐 🔌 The MetaMask desktop app enables browsing Ethereum blockchain enabled websites
Language: CSS
#bitcoin #bitcoin_wallet #crypto #cryptocoins #cryptocompare_api #cryptocurrency #dapp #ethereum #ethereum_blockchain #ethereum_wallet #evm #evm_wallet #macos #metamask #metamask_dapp #metamask_desktop #metamask_io #solana #web3 #windows
Stars: 830 Issues: 1 Forks: 91
https://github.com/MetaMask-AI/metamask-desktop

crmne/fastpotify
Spotify, native and fast. One lightweight Rust app for your whole library, local playback, and Spotify Connect on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Language: Rust
#audio #cross_platform #desktop_app #egui #gui #librespot #linux #macos #mpris #music #music_player #rust #spotify #spotify_client #spotify_connect #windows
Stars: 514 Issues: 20 Forks: 27
https://github.com/crmne/fastpotify

Jarvis322/macos-sysdata
See what is really inside macOS System Data and delete it, item by item, from the menu bar.
Language: Swift
#disk_cleanup #macos #menubar #swiftui #system_data #xcode
Stars: 569 Issues: 1 Forks: 28
https://github.com/Jarvis322/macos-sysdata

burakgon/stop-stutter
Smoother game streaming on Mac. Automatic AWDL boost for Moonlight, GeForce NOW, Punktfunk, Parsec & Steam Link. Native SwiftUI + Liquid Glass. MIT.
Language: Swift
#awdl #game_streaming #geforce_now #latency #liquid_glass #macos #moonlight #parsec #steam_link #stutter #swiftui
Stars: 500 Issues: 0 Forks: 3
https://github.com/burakgon/stop-stutter

sumimakito/Mac-Duo
Wish you could bring the iPhone Duo effect to your MacBook?
Language: Swift
#flip #iphone #iphoneduo #mac #macos #menubar #menubar_app #menubarapp
Stars: 596 Issues: 17 Forks: 45
https://github.com/sumimakito/Mac-Duo

saragordic/window-sweaters
A macOS menu-bar app that dresses your windows in knitted borders.
Language: C
#desktop_customization #knitting #macos #macos_app #menubar #menubar_app #objective_c #window_management
Stars: 449 Issues: 5 Forks: 14
https://github.com/saragordic/window-sweaters

awlevin/typesafe-computer-use
Computer use for about $0.0002 a step: OCR the screen, classify the next action with TypeSafe, click. macOS.
Language: Python
#ai_agents #automation #computer_use #macos #ocr #typesafe
Stars: 773 Issues: 12 Forks: 60
https://github.com/awlevin/typesafe-computer-use