# Awesome Mac
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Now we have become very big, Different from the original idea. Collect premium software in various categories. Feel free to **star** and **fork**.
Any comments, suggestions? [Let us know!](https://github.com/jaywcjlove/awesome-mac/issues). We love PRs :) Please take a look at the Contributing guidelines before opening one. Follow the [awesome](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) list.
### Explanation
[English](https://docs.tenten.co/awesome/tools/awesome-mac) | [中文](https://github.com/tentenco/awesome/blob/main/tools/awesome-mac/README-zh.md)
 means **open source**, click to open **open source** repo;\
 means **free** to use, or **free** personal license;\
 means **App store** hyperlink;\
 means hyperlink to a corresponding **Awesome list** for the item;
**Awesome Mac App for macOS**. Installers for the latest stable build for Mac can be [downloaded here](https://github.com/jaywcjlove/amac/releases).
[](https://github.com/jaywcjlove/amac/releases)
## Contents
* [Reading and Writing Tools](#reading-and-writing-tools)
* [Text Editors](#text-editors)
* [Office](#office)
* [Markdown Tools](#markdown-tools-)
* [Note-taking](#note-taking)
* [Journaling](#journaling)
* [Ebooks](#ebooks)
* [RSS](#rss)
* [Others](#others)
* [Developer Tools](#developer-tools)
* [IDEs](#ides)
* [Developer Utilities](#developer-utilities)
* [Regular Expression Editors](#regular-expression-editors)
* [API Development and Analysis](#api-development-and-analysis)
* [Network Analysis](#network-analysis)
* [Command Line Tools](#command-line-tools-)
* [Frameworks for Hybrid Applications](#frameworks-for-hybrid-applications)
* [Version Control](#version-control)
* [Virtualization](#virtualization)
* [Databases](#databases)
* [Design and Product](#design-and-product)
* [Design Tools](#design-tools)
* [Prototyping and Mind-Mapping Tools](#prototyping-and-mind-mapping-tools)
* [Screencapturing Software](#screencapturing-software)
* [Other Tools](#other-tools)
* [Communication](#communication)
* [Collaboration and Team Tools](#collaboration-and-team-tools)
* [Email Clients](#email-clients)
* [File Sharing](#file-sharing)
* [Data Recovery Tools](#data-recovery-tools)
* [Audio and Video Tools](#audio-and-video-tools)
* [Download Management Tools](#download-management-tools)
* [Cloud Storage](#cloud-storage)
* [Input Methods](#input-methods)
* [Browsers](#browsers)
* [Translation Tools](#translation-tools)
* [Encryption](#encryption)
* [Security Tools](#security-tools)
* [Proxy and VPN Tools](#proxy-and-vpn-tools)
* [Utilities](#utilities)
* [Clipboard Tools](#clipboard-tools)
* [Menu Bar Tools](#menu-bar-tools)
* [File Organization Tools](#file-organization-tools)
* [General Tools](#general-tools)
* [To-Do Lists](#to-do-lists)
* [Productivity](#productivity)
* [Window Management](#window-management)
* [Password Management](#password-management)
* [Finder Tools](#finder-tools)
* [Quality of Life Improvements](#quality-of-life-improvements)
* [System Related Tools](#system-related-tools)
* [Gaming Software](#gaming-software)
* [Remote Login Software](#remote-login-software)
* [Social Networking](#social-networking)
* [QuickLook Plugins](#quickLook-plugins-)
* [Third Party App Markets](#third-party-app-markets)
* [Package Managers](#package-managers)
* [Mac App Download Sites](#mac-app-download-sites)
* [Podcasts](#podcasts)
## Reading and Writing Tools
*Applications to edit text, I suggest the open-source editors*
#### Text Editors
* [Atom](https://atom.io) - Hackable text editor for the 21st century made by GitHub. [Atom Plugins](https://docs.tenten.co/awesome/tools/editor-plugin#atom-plugin). [](https://github.com/atom/atom)  [](https://github.com/mehcode/awesome-atom#readme)
* [Bear Writer](http://www.bear-writer.com/) - Beautiful, flexible writing app for crafting notes and prose. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bear-beautiful-writing-app/id1091189122?ls=1\&mt=12)
* [Bootstrap Studio](https://bootstrapstudio.io/) - A powerful desktop app for creating responsive websites using the Bootstrap framework.
* [Brackets](http://brackets.io) - A modern, open source text editor that understands web design. [](https://github.com/adobe/brackets/) 
* [Chocolat](https://chocolatapp.com/) - Native text editor.
* [Coda2](http://panic.com/coda/) - Fast, clean and powerful text editor.
* [CotEditor](https://coteditor.com) - Lightweight plain-text editor for macOS. [](https://github.com/coteditor/CotEditor/) 
* [Emacs](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacsForMacOS) - A popular text editor used mainly on Unix-based systems by programmers, scientists, engineers, students, and system administrators. [](https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/)  [](https://github.com/emacs-tw/awesome-emacs#readme)
* [LightTable](http://lighttable.com/) - The next generation code editor. [](https://github.com/LightTable/LightTable) 
* [micro](https://micro-editor.github.io) - Modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor. [](https://github.com/ory/editor) 
* [ONI](https://github.com/onivim/oni) - IDE powered by Neovim. [](https://github.com/onivim/oni) 
* [Sublime Text](http://www.sublimetext.com/3) - Sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose. You'll love the slick user interface, extraordinary features and amazing performance, [Sublime Text Plugins](https://docs.tenten.co/awesome/tools/editor-plugin#sublime-text-plugin). [](https://github.com/dreikanter/sublime-bookmarks#readme)
* [TextMate](https://macromates.com) - Editor that brings Apple's approach to operating systems into the world of text editors. [](https://github.com/textmate/textmate) 
* [Vim](http://www.vim.org/) - Highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient, [Vim Plugins](https://docs.tenten.co/awesome/tools/editor-plugin#vim-plugin). [](https://github.com/vim/vim)  [](https://github.com/mhinz/vim-galore#readme)
* [Vimr](http://vimr.org/) - Refined Vim Experience for OS X. [](https://github.com/qvacua/vimr/) 
* [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - Microsoft's free & open-source editor, TypeScript friendly, [VSCode Plugins](https://docs.tenten.co/awesome/tools/editor-plugin#vscode-plugin). [](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode)  [](https://github.com/viatsko/awesome-vscode#readme)
#### Office
* [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org) - LibreOffice is free and open-source software office software. Software is tested and used daily by a large and devoted user community. [](https://www.libreoffice.org/about-us/source-code/) 
* [OpenOffice](http://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html) - Compatible with other major office suites, Apache OpenOffice is free to download, use and distribute. [](http://openoffice.apache.org/source.html) 
* [WPS](https://www.wps.com/mac) - Is a cross-platform office software suite. 
* [Pages](https://apps.apple.com/app/pages/id409201541?mt=12) Documents that stand apart.  [](https://apps.apple.com/app/pages/id409201541?mt=12)
* [Keynote](https://apps.apple.com/app/keynote/id409183694?mt=12) Build stunning presentations.  [](https://apps.apple.com/app/keynote/id409183694?mt=12)
* [Numbers](https://apps.apple.com/app/numbers/id409203825?mt=12) Create impressive spreadsheets.  [](https://apps.apple.com/app/numbers/id409203825?mt=12)
* [Microsoft Office](https://products.office.com/en-us/mac/microsoft-office-for-mac) Unmistakably Office, designed for Mac. [](https://www.apple.com/search/office?page=1\&sel=accessories\&f=software#!\&f=software\&fh=4649)
#### Markdown Tools [](https://github.com/BubuAnabelas/awesome-markdown#tools)
* [EME](https://github.com/egoist/eme) - Open-source Markdown editor with an interface like Chrome. 
* [iA Writer](https://ia.net/writer/) - Writing app with an emphasis on simplicity and design.
* [LightPaper](https://getlightpaper.com/) - Simple, beautiful, yet powerful text editor for your Mac.
* [MacDown](http://macdown.uranusjr.com/) - Open-source Markdown editor for OS X. [](https://github.com/MacDownApp/macdown) 
* [Marked 2](http://marked2app.com/) - This is the Markdown preview with an elegant and powerful set of tools for all writers.
* [MarkText](https://github.com/marktext/marktext) - Next generation markdown editor, running on platforms of MacOS Windows and Linux. [](https://github.com/marktext/marktext) 
* [Marp](https://marp.app) - Markdown presentation writer with cross-platform support. [](https://github.com/yhatt/marp) 
* [Marxico](https://marxi.co/) - Delicate Markdown editor for Evernote. Reliable storage and sync.
* [MWeb](http://www.mweb.im/) - Pro Markdown writing, and static blog generator App.
* [TextNut](http://www.textnutwriter.com/) - Rich-format editor featuring Markdown export and Markdown syntax hints. 
* [Typora](http://www.typora.io/) - Truly minimal Markdown editor featuring seamless live preview. 
* [Ulysses](https://www.ulyssesapp.com/features/) - The Ultimate Writing App for Mac, iPad and iPhone.
#### Note-taking
* [Agenda](https://agenda.com/) - Date-focused note taking app for both planning and documenting your projects. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1287445660?mt=12)
* [Boostnote](https://boostnote.io/) - Note-taking app made for programmers. [](https://github.com/BoostIO/Boostnote)
* [Dnote](https://www.getdnote.com/) - A simple command line notebook with multi-device sync and a web interface. [](https://github.com/dnote/dnote) 
* [Evernote](https://evernote.com/) - Infamous note-taking app, available on many platforms. 
* [FSNotes](https://fsnot.es/) - File System Notes is a modern notes manager, native on macOS and iOS. [](https://github.com/glushchenko/fsnotes) [](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fsnotes/id1277179284?mt=12)
* [Gooba](https://goobapp.com/) - Writing app and task managerwith a simple and interactive design.
* [Inkdrop](https://www.inkdrop.info/) - Notebook app for Markdown lovers built on top of Electron.
* [Joplin](https://joplin.cozic.net/) - Cross platform open-source notepad with markdown support and todo list manager with synchronisation capabilities. [](https://github.com/laurent22/joplin) 
* [MarginNote](https://marginnote.com/) - In-depth PDF and EPUB reading, learning, managing and note taking app.
* [Notable](https://github.com/notable/notable) - The markdown-based note-taking app that doesn't suck.
* [Notebook](https://www.zoho.com/notebook/notebook-for-mac.html) Note-taking app. 
* [Notes](http://www.get-notes.com/) - Clean, simple note-taking app. [](https://github.com/nuttyartist/notes) 
* [Notion](https://www.notion.so/) -Notion is the all-in-one workspace. From notes, tasks, wikis, to database, Notion is all you need. Works great for teams and individuals.
* [OneNote](https://www.onenote.com/) - Note-taking app by Microsoft. 
* [QOwnNotes](http://www.qownnotes.org/) - Open-source notepad with markdown support and todo list manager. [](https://github.com/pbek/QOwnNotes) 
* [Quiver](http://happenapps.com/#quiver) - The Programmer's Notebook, lets you easily mix text, code, Markdown and LaTeX within one note, edit code with an awesome code editor and live preview Markdown and LaTeX.
#### Journaling
* [Day One](https://dayoneapp.com/) - Excellent journaling app using text, photos, video, audio, location data, and more. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-one/id1055511498?mt=12)
* [Journey](https://journey.cloud/) - Journaling app with many features and with apps for every platform available. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journey-diary-journal/id1265425422?mt=12)
#### Ebooks
* [Calibre](http://calibre-ebook.com/) - Free and open-source e-book computer software application suite which runs on multiple platforms, allows users to manage e-book collections as well as create, edit, and read e-books. [ ](https://github.com/kovidgoyal/calibre)
* [Clearview](http://www.thecanoesoft.com/clearview/) - Tabbed style e-book reader for PDF, EPUB (DRM free), CHM, and MOBI.
* [iChm](https://github.com/NSGod/ichm) - Ebook reader for CHM (Microsoft Compiled HTML help) files. [](https://github.com/NSGod/ichm) 
* [Kindle App](https://www.amazon.com/l/16571048011) - Amazon official reading app of kindle.
* [Klib](http://klib.me/) - New way to manage highlights for Kindle and iBooks.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1196268448?mt=12\&at=1000lv4R\&ct=klib_me)
* [Scribus](https://www.scribus.net/) - Professional layout and publishing software supporting EPS and SVG import/export, and PDF support. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/scribus/) 
* [Sigil](https://sigil-ebook.com/) - Multi-platform EPUB ebook Editor. [ ](https://github.com/Sigil-Ebook/Sigil)
#### RSS
* [Feeds 2](https://github.com/nfarina/feeds/) - Keep tabs on your favorite website and RSS feeds from your Mac's menubar. [ ](https://github.com/nfarina/feeds)
* [Leaf](http://www.rockysandstudio.com/) - Amazing news reader dedicated to help you enjoy your daily news and easily manage your subscriptions.
* [NetNewsWire](https://ranchero.com/netnewswire/) - It’s a free and open source feed reader for macOS. [ ](https://github.com/brentsimmons/NetNewsWire)
* [ReadKit](http://readkitapp.com/) - Mac read-later client supporting all major providers: Instapaper, Pocket and Readability. Even more, ReadKit is a full-featured RSS reader as well.
* [Reeder 4](http://reederapp.com/) - News reader for Feedbin, Feedly, Feed Wrangler and so on. 
* [Vienna](http://viennarss.github.io/) - RSS/Atom reader for Mac OS X. [ ](https://github.com/ViennaRSS/vienna-rss)
#### Others
* [bindPDF](https://github.com/vishaltelangre/bindPDF) - Combine multiple PDF files into a single PDF file using a friendly UI. [](https://github.com/vishaltelangre/bindPDF) 
* [CHM Reader](http://www.hewbo.com/chm-reader.html) - Read Compiled HTML (.chm) documents on your Mac. 
* [Chmox](http://chmox.sourceforge.net/) - Read CHM documents on your Mac. 
* [PDF Expert](https://pdfexpert.com/) - Read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images.
* [PDF Reader Pro](http://www.pdfreaderpro.com) - You Can view, create, sign, convert and compress any PDF documents. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pdf-reader-pro-your-pdf-office/id825459243?mt=12)
* [Skim](http://skim-app.sourceforge.net) - PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/skim-app/) 
* [SkyFonts](https://skyfonts.com/) - The simplest way to try, install, and manage fonts.
* [Spillo](https://bananafishsoftware.com/products/spillo/) - Powerful, beautiful and amazingly fast Pinboard client for OS X.
* [Tad](https://www.tadviewer.com) - Application for viewing and analyzing tabular data such as CSV files. [](https://github.com/antonycourtney/tad) 
* [texpad](https://www.texpad.com/) - Great LaTeX editor for Mac with auto-update PDF and autocomplete LaTeX commands.
## Developer Tools
#### IDEs
* [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html) - The official IDE for Android, based on Intellij IDEA. [](http://tools.android.com/)  [](https://github.com/balsikandar/Android-Studio-Plugins#readme)
* [Deco IDE](https://www.decoide.org) - The best IDE for building React Native apps. [](https://github.com/decosoftware/deco-ide) 
* [Eclipse](https://www.eclipse.org) - Popular open-source IDE, mainly for Java but with plugin support for a wide array of languages and platforms.  
* [Espresso](http://espressoapp.com/) - The web editor for Mac is back. For people who make delightful, innovative and fast websites.
* [JetBrains Toolbox App](https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox/) - Manage installed JetBrains tools, download new ones and open recent projects. 
* [AppCode](https://www.jetbrains.com/objc/) - Smart IDE for iOS/macOS development
* [CLion](https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/) - Powerful C and C++ IDE. (**Free** for Students)
* [DataGrip](http://www.jetbrains.com/datagrip/) - Cross-Plaform IDE for Databases and SQL. **FREE** for Students, check [here](https://www.jetbrains.com/student/) for more info.
* [GoLand](https://www.jetbrains.com/go/) - Provides ergonomic environment for Go development.
* [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - Powerful IDE for JVM languages. (**Free** for Students)
* [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) - Powerful Python IDE, which has professional version and community version.
* [Rider](https://www.jetbrains.com/rider/) - Cross-Platform C# IDE. It is an alternative to Visual Studio by Microsoft with the additional benefit of getting Resharper features that are not available on Visual Studio for Mac.
* [WebStorm](http://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) - The smartest JavaScript IDE by JetBrains. **FREE** for Students, check [here](https://www.jetbrains.com/student/) for more info.
* [Haskell for Mac](http://haskellformac.com) - A Modern Development Environment for Haskell. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/haskell-development-platform/id841285201)
* [NetBeans IDE](https://netbeans.org/) - Free and open-source IDE, mainly used for Java development, but supports many other languages and frameworks. [](https://netbeans.org/community/sources/) 
* [Visual Studio Community for Mac](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-mac/) - Fully-featured IDE **Free** for students, open-source and individual developers. 
* [Xamarin Studio](https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-mac/) - Free cross platform C# IDE. Xamarin Studio supports iOS, Android and .Net development [](https://github.com/mono/monodevelop)  [](https://github.com/benoitjadinon/awesome-xamarin#readme)
* [Xcode](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/) - Essential IDE for iOS/macOS development. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id497799835)
* [Spyder](https://www.spyder-ide.org/) - Powerful scientific environment written in Python, for Python.
#### Developer Utilities
* [BetterRename](http://www.publicspace.net/BetterRename/) - The most powerful and complete Mac file renaming application on the market. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/better-rename-9/id414209656)
* [Beyond Compare](http://www.scootersoftware.com/) - Compare files and folders using simple, powerful commands that focus on the differences you are interested in and ignore those you are not. 
* [Bidbar](https://www.getbidbar.com) - Manage bash commands from the menu bar and run them with keyboard shortcuts.
* [Cacher](https://www.cacher.io/) - Cloud-based, team-enabled code snippet manager with Gist sync, VSCode/Atom/Sublime packages and Mac/Windows/Linux/Web clients.
* [canSnippet](https://www.cansnippet.com/) - Powerful snippet management tool that works across the whole operating system, always accessible via simple keyboard shortcut.
* [CodeKit](https://codekitapp.com/) - Web development tool which can automatically compile Less, Sass, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, Jade and JavaScript, auto-refresh browsers and much more.
* [Conduktor](https://www.conduktor.io) - Kafka desktop client. 
* [Dash](https://kapeli.com/dash) - Awesome API documentation browser and code snippet manager.
* [DiffMerge](http://sourcegear.com/diffmerge/) - Application to visually compare and merge files. 
* [EnvPane](https://github.com/hschmidt/EnvPane) - OS X preference pane for environment variables. [ ](https://github.com/hschmidt/EnvPane)
* [FinderGo](https://github.com/onmyway133/FinderGo) - Open terminal quickly from Finder. [ ](https://github.com/onmyway133/FinderGo)
* [Finicky](https://johnste.github.io/finicky/) - Application that allows you to set up rules that decide which browser is opened for every link that would open the default browser. [](https://github.com/johnste/finicky) 
* [Gas Mask](https://github.com/2ndalpha/gasmask) - Simple hosts file manager for Mac OS X. [ ](https://github.com/2ndalpha/gasmask)
* [Gemini](https://macpaw.com/gemini) - Intelligent duplicate file finder.
* [Hex Fiend](https://ridiculousfish.com/hexfiend/) - Fast and clever open source hex editor. [](https://github.com/ridiculousfish/HexFiend/)  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/hex-fiend/id1342896380)
* [Hosts.prefpane](https://github.com/specialunderwear/Hosts.prefpane) - System preference pane to manage your hosts file. [ ](https://github.com/specialunderwear/Hosts.prefpane)
* [iHosts](https://en.toolinbox.net/iHosts/) - The only `/etc/hosts` editor on Mac App Store.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1102004240?mt=12)
* [Integrity](http://peacockmedia.software/mac/integrity/free.html) - Free website link checker for Mac. 
* [Kaleidoscope](https://www.kaleidoscopeapp.com/) - Powerful compare tool for text, images and folders. Works perfectly with git, svn or other version control tools.
* [Koala](http://koala-app.com) - GUI application for Less, Sass, Compass and CoffeeScript compilation. [ ](https://github.com/oklai/koala/)
* [LaunchRocket](https://github.com/jimbojsb/launchrocket) - Brew services management in Mac System Preferences. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/texstudio/) 
* [Loca Studio](https://www.cunningo.com/locastudio/index.html) - Analyze, review, and edit app translations. Supports Xcode Localization Catalog (xcloc) and XLIFF 1.2 file formats. [](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1465684707)
* [Localname](http://localname.io/) - Provide access to your local development server. 
* [MacSystemColors](https://github.com/kaunteya/MacSystemColors) - Mac app that shows all system colors in light and dark mode for Cocoa developers. [ ](https://github.com/kaunteya/MacSystemColors)
* [MJML](https://mjmlio.github.io/mjml-app/) - Framework that utilizes a semantic syntax and a rich standard components library, which allow users to easily create responsive emails. [ ](https://github.com/mjmlio/mjml)
* [PaintCode](https://www.paintcodeapp.com/) - PaintCode is a unique vector drawing app that generates Objective-C or Swift code in real time, acting as a bridge between developers and graphic designers.
* [PPRows](https://github.com/jkpang/PPRows) - Application to calculate how many lines of code you write.  [](https://github.com/jkpang/PPRows)
* [PushMate](https://pushmate.app) PushMate is a MacOS app that solves common push notification problems by ensuring your push payloads are correct.
* [SCM Breeze](https://github.com/scmbreeze/scm_breeze) - Set of shell scripts (for bash and zsh) that enhance your interaction with git.  [](https://github.com/scmbreeze/scm_breeze)
* [SecureCRT](https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/) - Terminal emulation which supports SSH, Telnet or other protocols.
* [Site Sucker](https://ricks-apps.com/osx/sitesucker/) - SiteSucker is a Macintosh application that automatically downloads websites from the Internet. [](https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/sitesucker/id442168834?mt=12)
* [SnippetsLab](https://www.renfei.org/snippets-lab/) - Easy-to-use code snippets manager.
* [Solarized](http://ethanschoonover.com/solarized) - Clean and beautiful color theme. Works well with iTerm, JetBrains products, Vim etc.
* [StarUML](http://staruml.io) - Powerful UML app.
* [Swiftify](https://objectivec2swift.com/#/xcode-extension/) - Objective-C to Swift code converter and Xcode & Finder extensions.
* [SwitchHosts](https://oldj.github.io/SwitchHosts/) - Free and open-source app for hosts management & switching. [](https://github.com/oldj/SwitchHosts) 
* [SYM](https://github.com/zqqf16/SYM) - GUI Application to symbolicate iOS crash log. [ ](https://github.com/zqqf16/SYM)
* [TeXstudio](http://www.texstudio.org) - Integrated writing environment for creating LaTeX documents. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/texstudio/) 
* [Touch Bar Simulator](https://github.com/sindresorhus/touch-bar-simulator) - Use the Touch Bar on any Mac.  
* [Visual Paradigm](https://www.visual-paradigm.com/) - All-in-one UML, SysML, BPMN Modeling Platform for Agile, EA TOGAF ADM Process Management.
* [Woodpecker](http://www.woodpeck.cn) - View iOS app's Sandbox files, UserDefaults, Keychain items on a Mac. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/woodpecker/id1333548463)
* [WWDC](https://github.com/insidegui/WWDC) - The Mac OS unofficial WWDC app. [ ](https://github.com/insidegui/WWDC)
* [zeplin](https://www.zeplin.io/) - Collaboration tool for work between designers and developers. 
* [Nib Unlocker](https://apps.apple.com/by/app/nib-unlocker/id1475697086) - .nib to .xib converter [](https://apps.apple.com/by/app/nib-unlocker/id1475697086?mt=12)
#### Regular Expression Editors
* [Patterns](http://krillapps.com/patterns/) - Regular expression editor.
* [Regex](https://motionobj.com/regex/) - Regular expression testing tool with an emphasis on simplicity.
* [RegExRX](http://www.mactechnologies.com/index.php?page=downloads#regexrx) - Development tool for regular expressions.
#### API Development and Analysis
* [Cocoa Rest Client](https://mmattozzi.github.io/cocoa-rest-client/) - Free, open-source, native Apple OS X app for testing HTTP/REST endpoints. [](https://github.com/mmattozzi/cocoa-rest-client) 
* [Insomnia](https://insomnia.rest/) - The most intuitive cross-platform REST API Client. [](https://github.com/getinsomnia/insomnia) 
* [Paw](https://paw.cloud/) - Advanced HTTP client.
* [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com) - Powerful GUI platform to make your API development faster & easier, from building API requests through testing, documentation and sharing.
* [Katalon Studio](https://www.katalon.com) - Simplify API, Web, Mobile Automation Tests Free. Robust. Cross-platform. Automation testers from 160 countries with YouTube channels, GitHub repositories.
#### Network Analysis
* [Charles](https://www.charlesproxy.com/) - HTTP proxy / HTTP monitor / Reverse Proxy that enables a developer to view all of the HTTP and SSL / HTTPS traffic between their machine and the Internet.
* [James](https://github.com/james-proxy/james) - Open-source proxy tool for checking and mapping requests with http as well as https. [](https://github.com/james-proxy/james) 
* [Little Snitch](https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/download.html) - Network monitor with a world map for visualizing network connections.
* [mitmproxy](https://mitmproxy.org/) - Interactive intercepting HTTP proxy for penetration testers and software developers. [](https://github.com/james-proxy/james) 
* [Proxie](https://proxieapp.com/) - HTTP debugging proxy. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/cellist/id897814548)
* [Proxyman](https://proxyman.app) - Modern and intuitive HTTP debugging proxy for macOS. 
* [Wireshark](https://www.wireshark.org) - The world’s foremost and widely-used network protocol analyzer. [](https://github.com/wireshark/wireshark) 
#### Command Line Tools [](https://github.com/herrbischoff/awesome-macos-command-line#readme)
* [ack](https://beyondgrep.com) - A tool like grep, optimized for programmers. 
* [alacritty](https://github.com/jwilm/alacritty) - A cross-platform, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator. [](https://github.com/jwilm/alacritty) 
* [archey-osx](http://obihann.github.io/archey-osx/) - An archey script for OS X. [](https://github.com/obihann/archey-osx) 
* [asciinema](https://github.com/asciinema/asciinema) - Easily record terminal sessions and replay them in a terminal as well as in a web browser. [](https://github.com/asciinema/asciinema) 
* [autojump](https://github.com/wting/autojump/wiki) - Replace `cd` with an intelligent autojump to easily navigate directories from the command line. [](https://github.com/wting/autojump) 
* [bash-it](https://github.com/Bash-it/bash-it) - Shameless ripoff of oh-my-zsh for bash.  
* [bat](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat) - A `cat(1)` clone with syntax highlighting and Git integration. [](https://github.com/sharkdp/bat) 
* [ccat](https://github.com/jingweno/ccat) - The colorizing cat which works similar to cat but displays content with syntax highlighting. [](https://github.com/jingweno/ccat) 
* [cmus](https://cmus.github.io/) - Small, fast and powerful console music player for Unix-like operating systems. [](https://github.com/cmus) 
* [cool-retro-term](https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term) - Good looking terminal emulator which mimics the old cathode display. [ ](https://github.com/Swordfish90/cool-retro-term)
* [dark-mode](https://github.com/sindresorhus/dark-mode) - Control dark mode from the command-line.  
* [Fish Shell](https://fishshell.com/) - Smart and user-friendly terminal, which is similar with zsh. [](https://github.com/fisherman/awesome-fish-shell#readme)
* [fselect](https://github.com/jhspetersson/fselect) - Find files with SQL-like queries. [](https://github.com/jhspetersson/fselect)
* [Glances](https://github.com/nicolargo/glances) - Glances is a cross-platform curses-based system monitoring tool. [ ](https://github.com/nicolargo/glances)
* [Go2Shell](https://itunes.apple.com/app/go2shell/id445770608?mt=12) - Go2Shell opens a terminal window to the current directory in Finder.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/go2shell/id445770608?mt=12)
* [htop](https://github.com/hishamhm/htop) - htop is an interactive text-mode process viewer for Unix systems. It aims to be a better 'top'. [ ](https://github.com/hishamhm/htop)
* [httpie](https://httpie.org) - Modern command line HTTP client – user-friendly curl alternative with intuitive UI, JSON support, syntax highlighting, wget-like downloads, extensions, etc. [](https://github.com/jakubroztocil/httpie) 
* [hyper](https://hyper.is) - A terminal built on web technologies. [](https://github.com/zeit/hyper) 
* [iTerm2](http://www.iterm2.com) - iTerm2 is an amazing terminal emulator for OS X. [](https://github.com/gnachman/iTerm2) 
* [itunes-remote](https://github.com/mischah/itunes-remote) - Software for controlling iTunes via the terminal. [](https://github.com/mischah/itunes-remote) 
* [job](https://github.com/liujianping/job) - JOB, make your short-term command as a long-term job. [](https://github.com/liujianping/job) 
* [kitty](https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty) - A cross-platform, fast, feature full, GPU based terminal emulator. [](https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty) 
* [lnav](http://lnav.org) - A log file navigator. [](https://github.com/tstack/lnav) 
* [m-cli](https://github.com/rgcr/m-cli) - Swiss Army Knife for macOS. [](https://github.com/rgcr/m-cli) 
* [Mac-CLI](https://github.com/guarinogabriel/Mac-CLI) - The ultimate tool to manage your Mac. Automatize the usage of your OS X system. [](https://github.com/guarinogabriel/Mac-CLI) 
* [Magic Wormhole](https://magic-wormhole.readthedocs.io/en/latest/) - Get Things From One Computer To Another, Safely. [](https://github.com/guarinogabriel/Mac-CLI) 
* [mas](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) - Simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. [](https://github.com/mas-cli/mas) 
* [Miller](http://johnkerl.org/miller/doc/) - Like awk, sed, cut, join, and sort for name-indexed data such as CSV, TSV, and tabular JSON. [](https://github.com/johnkerl/miller) 
* [mycli](https://github.com/dbcli/mycli) - CLI for MySQL that can do auto-completion and syntax highlighting. [](https://github.com/dbcli/mycli) 
* [ndm](https://720kb.github.io/ndm/) - Manage [npm](http://npmjs.org/) straight from the couch. [](https://github.com/720kb/ndm) 
* [nushell](https://github.com/nushell/nushell) - nushell is a modern, GitHub-era shell written in Rust. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/zsh/) 
* [pgcli](https://www.pgcli.com) - Pgcli is a command line interface for Postgres with auto-completion and syntax highlighting. [](https://github.com/dbcli/pgcli) 
* [Rebound](https://github.com/shobrook/rebound/) - Instantly browse Stack Overflow results in your terminal when you get a compiler error.  
* [Serial](https://www.decisivetactics.com/products/serial/) - Full-featured serial terminal for the Mac.
* [shallow-backup](https://github.com/alichtman/shallow-backup) - Easily create text documentation of installed applications, dotfiles, and more.  
* [silver searcher (ag)](https://github.com/ggreer/the_silver_searcher) - A code searching tool similar to ack, with a focus on speed. [](https://github.com/ggreer/the_silver_searcher) 
* [spaceship](https://github.com/denysdovhan/spaceship-prompt) - A Zsh prompt for Astronauts. [](https://github.com/denysdovhan/spaceship-prompt) 
* [Taskbook](https://github.com/klaussinani/taskbook) - Tasks, boards & notes for the command-line habitat. [](https://github.com/klaussinani/taskbook) 
* [Terminus](https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus) - Free terminal tool, built with TypeScript, heavily inspired by Hyper. [](https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus) 
* [Termius](https://www.termius.com/) - Free terminal tool,comparable to xshell on windows platform. 
* [TextQL](https://github.com/dinedal/textql) - Execute SQL against structured text like CSV or TSV. [](https://github.com/dinedal/textql) 
* [tmux](https://github.com/tmux/tmux) - "Terminal multiplexer", it enables a number of terminals (or windows) to be accessed and controlled from a single terminal. tmux is intended to be a simple, modern, BSD-licensed alternative to programs such as GNU screen. [](https://github.com/tmux/tmux)
* [tmuxinator](https://github.com/tmuxinator/tmuxinator) - Manage complex tmux sessions easily. [](https://github.com/tmuxinator/tmuxinator)
* [trash](https://github.com/sindresorhus/trash) - Move files and directories to the trash. 
* [VisiData](https://visidata.org) - Terminal spreadsheet multitool for discovering and arranging data. [](https://github.com/saulpw/visidata) 
* [Zsh](https://www.zsh.org) - Zsh is a shell designed for interactive use, although it is also a powerful scripting language. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/zsh/)  [](https://github.com/unixorn/awesome-zsh-plugins#readme)
#### Frameworks For Hybrid Applications
* [AppJS](http://appjs.com/) - Lightweight JavaScript UI library for creating mobile webapps that behave like native apps. [ ](https://github.com/appjs/appjs)
* [create-dmg](https://github.com/sindresorhus/create-dmg) - Create a good-looking DMG for your macOS app in seconds. [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/create-dmg) 
* [Electrino](https://github.com/pojala/electrino) - Desktop runtime for apps built on web technologies, using the system's own web browser engine. [](https://github.com/pojala/electrino) 
* [Electron](http://electron.atom.io) - Build cross platform desktop application with JavaScript, HTML and CSS. [ ](https://github.com/electron/electron)
* [ionic](http://ionicframework.com/) - Build amazing native and progressive web apps with Angular and open web technologies. One app running on everything. [](https://github.com/driftyco/ionic) 
* [MacGap](http://macgapproject.github.io/) - Provides a lightweight JavaScript API for OS X integration, such as displaying native notifications or writing data to a file. [](https://github.com/MacGapProject) 
* [nw.js](http://nwjs.io) - Build desktop application with HTML and JavaScript. It lets you call all `Node.js` modules directly from DOM and enables a new way of writing applications with all Web technologies. [ ](https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js)
* [Qt](https://www.qt.io) - Cross-platform application framework.
* [React Native for Ubuntu](https://github.com/CanonicalLtd/react-native) - Build Ubuntu desktop apps using React Native. [](https://github.com/CanonicalLtd/react-native) 
* [React Native macOS](https://github.com/ptmt/react-native-desktop) - Build OS X desktop apps using React Native and Cocoa. [ ](https://github.com/ptmt/react-native-desktop)
* [react-desktop](http://reactdesktop.js.org) - React UI Components for macOS Sierra. [](https://github.com/gabrielbull/react-desktop) 
* [ReactXP](https://microsoft.github.io/reactxp/) - Microsoft official production, support platform Web, iOS, Android and Windows UWP is still an ongoing work. [](https://github.com/microsoft/reactxp) 
#### Version Control
* [Cornerstone](http://www.zennaware.com/cornerstone/) - Powerful version control with a gorgeous interface.
* [Fork](https://git-fork.com/) - Fast and friendly Git client for Mac. 
* [Git Cola](https://git-cola.github.io/) - Powerful, Fast, Lightweight and Friendly Git GUI. For those caffeine adicting users. 
* [Gitbar](https://github.com/Shikkic/gitbar) - Open-source，display Github contribution statistics on your menu bar. [ ](https://github.com/Shikkic/gitbar)
* [GitFinder](https://gitfinder.com/) - Fast and lightweight Git client for Mac with Finder integration. 
* [GitHub Desktop](https://desktop.github.com/) - The official GitHub GUI. [ ](https://github.com/desktop/desktop)
* [GitKraken](https://www.gitkraken.com/) - The most popular Git GUI for Windows, Mac and Linux.
* [GitX-dev](https://rowanj.github.io/gitx/) - Fork of [Pieter's](https://github.com/pieter/gitx) nice git GUI for OS X. Includes branch/tag sidebar and various fixes. [](https://github.com/rowanj/gitx) 
* [Hub](https://hub.github.com/) - Command-line wrapper for Git that makes you better at GitHub. [](https://github.com/github/hub) 
* [OhMyStar](https://ohmystarapp.com/) Beautiful and efficient way to manage, explore and share your Github Stars.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ohmystar2/id1218642292)
* [SmartGit](http://www.syntevo.com/smartgit/) - Git client with support.
* [SourceTree](https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/) - Free Git & Mercurial client for Windows or Mac. 
* [Sublime Merge](https://www.sublimemerge.com/) - Git client, from the makers of Sublime Text.
* [Tower2](https://www.git-tower.com/) - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows.
* [Versions](https://www.versionsapp.com/) - Mac Subversion (SVN) Client.
* [GitUp](http://gitup.co/) - A simple & powerful Git client。[](https://github.com/git-up/GitUp) 
#### Virtualization
* [Docker](https://www.docker.com/) - Powerful, performs operating-system-level virtualization. [](https://github.com/github/hub)  [](https://github.com/veggiemonk/awesome-docker#readme)
* [Parallels](http://www.parallels.com/) - Powerful, easy-to-use VM. No free upgrade for each new Mac OS.
* [Vagrant](https://www.vagrantup.com) - Tool for building and distributing development environments. [](https://github.com/mitchellh/vagrant)  [](https://github.com/iJackUA/awesome-vagrant#readme)
* [Veertu](https://veertu.com) - The lightest VM on Mac. Responsive, sandboxed & native way to run VM on your Mac. 
* [Virtual Box](http://www.virtualbox.org) - Powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product. 
* [VMware Fusion](http://www.vmware.com/) - Powerful, commercial VM developed by VMware.
#### Databases
* [Apache Directory Studio](https://directory.apache.org/studio/) - LDAP browser and Active Directory client. [](https://directory.apache.org/sources.html) 
* [Azure Data Studio](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/azure-data-studio/) - Cross-platform database tool for using on Microsoft family on-premises and cloud data platforms such as MSSQL Server 
* [Base 2](http://menial.co.uk/base/) - Application for creating, designing, editing and browsing SQLite 3 database files.
* [Bdash](https://github.com/bdash-app/bdash) - Modern SQL client application, supports MySQL, PostgreSQL (Redshift) and BigQuery.[ ](https://github.com/bdash-app/bdash)
* [Chrome MySQL Admin](https://www.eisbahn.jp/chrome_mysql_admin) - Powerful Chrome app to manage your MySQL. [ ](https://github.com/yoichiro/chrome_mysql_admin)
* [Core Data Editor](https://github.com/ChristianKienle/Core-Data-Editor) - Core Data Editor lets you easily view, edit and analyze applications‘ data. [](https://github.com/luin/medis) 
* [DB Browser for SQLite](http://sqlitebrowser.org/) - Official home of the DB Browser for SQLite. [](https://github.com/sqlitebrowser/sqlitebrowser) 
* [DBeaver](https://dbeaver.io/) - Universal SQL Client.
* [ElectroCRUD](http://garrylachman.github.io/ElectroCRUD/) - Modern MySQL CRUD application. [ ](https://github.com/garrylachman/ElectroCRUD)
* [FastoNoSQL](https://fastonosql.com/) - Cross-platform GUI client for Redis, Memcached, SSDB, LevelDB, RocksDB, UnQLite, LMDB, ForestDB, Pika and Dynomite key-value databases. [](https://github.com/fastogt/fastonosql) 
* [FastoRedis](https://fastoredis.com/) - Cross-platform professional GUI management tool for Redis. [](https://github.com/fastogt/fastoredis) 
* [JackDB](https://www.jackdb.com/) - Secure, collaborative environment for your queries and data-driven insights. [ ](https://github.com/yoichiro/chrome_mysql_admin)
* [Keylord](https://protonail.com) - Desktop GUI client for Redis, Bolt, LevelDB and Memcached key-value databases.
* [MDB Explorer](http://www.macexplorer.co/en/mdb-explorer.php) - MDB tool to open, read, export your MDB files to other formats and databases.
* [Medis](http://getmedis.com) - GUI Manager for Redis. [](https://github.com/luin/medis)
* [Mingo](https://mingo.io/) - Easy to use MongoDB GUI with mind-blowing features.
* [Mongo Management Studio](http://www.litixsoft.de/english/mms/) - Simple MongoDB GUI.
* [mongoDB.app](https://gcollazo.github.io/mongodbapp/) - The easiest way to get started with mongoDB on the Mac. [ ](https://github.com/gcollazo/mongodbapp)
* [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com) - MongoDB is a document database with the scalability and flexibility that you want with the querying and indexing that you need. [](https://github.com/gcollazo/mongodbapp)  [](https://github.com/ramnes/awesome-mongodb#desktop)
* [MySQL Workbench](http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/) - The official MySQL GUI.
* [Navicat Data Modeler](https://www.navicat.com/en/products/navicat-data-modeler) - Powerful and cost-effective database design tool which helps you build high-quality conceptual, logical and physical data models. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/navicat-data-modeler-essentials-visual-database-designer/id532423082)
* [neo4j](https://neo4j.com) - The leading graph database! [ ](https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j)
* [pgModeler](https://pgmodeler.io) - is an open source data modeling tool designed for PostgreSQL. [](https://github.com/pgmodeler/pgmodeler) 
* [Postgres.app](http://postgresapp.com/) - The easiest way to get started with PostgreSQL on the Mac. [ ](https://github.com/PostgresApp/PostgresApp)
* [Postico](https://eggerapps.at/postico/) - Modern PostgreSQL client for Mac.
* [PSequel](http://www.psequel.com/) - PostgreSQL GUI tool for Mac OS X. 
* [RedisClient](https://github.com/UUGU/redis-client-app) - Redis client application on mac, windows and linux. [ ](https://github.com/UUGU/redis-client-app)
* [RedisDesktopManager](http://redisdesktop.com) - Cross-platform GUI management tool for Redis. [](https://github.com/uglide/RedisDesktopManager) 
* [Sequel Pro](http://www.sequelpro.com/) - MySQL database management for Mac OS X. [](https://github.com/sequelpro/sequelpro) 
* [SQLight](https://aurvan.com/sqlight/) - SQLite database manager tool. 
* [SQLPro Studio](http://www.sqlprostudio.com/) - Simple, powerful database manager for macOS.
* [Tableau Public](https://public.tableau.com/s/) - Free data-visualization software. 
* [TablePlus](https://tableplus.io) - Supports: PostgreSQL, MySQL, RedShift, MariaDB... High-end security ensured. [](https://github.com/TablePlus/TablePlus) 
## Design and Product
#### Design Tools
* [Acorn](https://secure.flyingmeat.com/acorn/) - Great Mac OS X picture and photo editor, built for humans.
* [Affinity Designer](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/) - Professional graphic design software for Mac.
* [Affinity Photo](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/) - Professional image editing software for Mac.
* [Alchemy](http://al.chemy.org/) - Experimental, open-source drawing application with an emphasis on creating conceptual art. [](http://svn.al.chemy.org/)
* [Amadine](https://amadine.com) - A vector drawing app that has everything a graphic designer needs wrapped in an uncluttered and intuitive interface.
* [Art Text 3](https://www.belightsoft.com/art-text/) - This is graphic design software specifically tuned for lettering, typography, text mockups and various artistic text effects.
* [Blender](https://www.blender.org/) - Free and open 3D creation software. [ ](https://developer.blender.org/)
* [Colorpicker](https://colorpicker.crea-th.at) - Colorpicker is a complete open-source colors manipulation tool with picking! [](https://github.com/toinane/colorpicker) 
* [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) - The collaborative interface design tool, for vector graphics and UI prototyping. 
* [FontForge](http://fontforge.github.io/) - Free, open-source font editor. [](https://github.com/fontforge) 
* [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org) - The GNU Image Manipulation Program. [](https://www.gimp.org/source/#gimp-source-code)
* [Gravit Designer](https://designer.io/) - Full featured free vector design app right at your fingertips.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1207744923)
* [inklet](https://tenonedesign.com/inklet.php) - Turn your Mac trackpad into drawing board.
* [Inkscape](https://inkscape.org/en/) - Professional vector graphics editor. [](https://launchpad.net/inkscape)
* [Krita](https://krita.org/en/) - Open-source digital painting software for concept artists, digital painters, and illustrators. [](https://github.com/KDE/krita) 
* [macSVG](https://macsvg.org/) - Designing HTML5 SVG art and animation. [](https://github.com/dsward2/macSVG) 
* [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io/) - Free, lightweight 8-bit voxel editor and interactive path tracing renderer.
* [MakeHuman](http://www.makehumancommunity.org) - Powerful and free 3D human modeler. 
* [Monodraw](http://monodraw.helftone.com) - Powerful ASCII art editor designed for the Mac. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/monodraw/id920404675)
* [Nik Collection](https://nikcollection.dxo.com/) - Nik Collection by DxO.
* [Paintbrush](http://paintbrush.sourceforge.net/) - Bitmap image editor. [](https://sourceforge.net/projects/paintbrush/files/) 
* [Pencil2D](https://www.pencil2d.org) - A easy, intuitive tool to make 2D hand-drawn animations. [](https://github.com/pencil2d/pencil) 
* [Pixel Perfect](http://pixelperfect-app.com/) - Tool to overlay design images over implementation and make it pixel perfect. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pixel-perfect/id916097243) 
* [Pixelmator](http://www.pixelmator.com/mac/) - Full-featured image editor for Mac.
* [Principle](http://principleformac.com/) - Application for designing animated and interactive user interfaces.
* [ScreenToLayers](https://github.com/duyquoc/ScreenToLayers)- Easily export your screen into a layered PSD file. [](https://github.com/duyquoc/ScreenToLayers)  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/screentolayers/id1077317077)
* [Sculptris](http://pixologic.com/sculptris/) - 3D sculpting software. 
* [Sketch](http://www.sketchapp.com/) - Professional digital design for mac.
* [Sketch Cache Cleaner](https://yo-op.github.io/sketchcachecleaner/) - Deletes hidden Sketch history files that can take a lot of space on your hard drive and that you would probably never use. [](https://github.com/yo-op/sketchcachecleaner) 
* [Measure Plugin](http://utom.design/measure/) - Make it a fun to create spec for developers and teammates. [](https://github.com/utom/sketch-measure) 
* [Sketch Toolbox Plugin Manager](http://sketchtoolbox.com/) - Simple plugin manager for Sketch. [ ](https://github.com/buzzfeed/Sketch-Toolbox)
* [User Flows Plugin](https://abynim.github.io/UserFlows/) - Generating flow diagrams from Artboards. [](https://github.com/abynim/UserFlows) 
* [SketchBook](https://www.sketchbook.com/?locale=en-US) - Drawing software for concept design, comic art, and digital sketching. 
* [Sparkle](https://sparkleapp.com/) - Pro visual web design.
* [Tayasui Sketches](http://www.tayasui.com/sketches/) - Professional drawing software.
* [Vectr](https://vectr.com/) - Free graphics editor used to create vector graphics easily and intuitively. 
#### Prototyping and Mind-Mapping Tools
* [Adobe XD (Experience Design)](http://www.adobe.com/products/experience-design.html) - First all-in-one cross-platform tool for designing and prototyping websites and mobile apps.
* [Axure RP 8](http://www.axure.com) - Prototypes, specifications and diagrams in one tool.
* [Balsamiq Mockups](https://balsamiq.com/products/mockups/) - Wire-framing tool that helps you work faster and smarter.
* [Flinto](https://www.flinto.com/) - Quickly create interactive prototypes of mobile, desktop, or web apps.
* [Framer](http://framerjs.com/) - Tool for interactive prototyping.
* [Justinmind](http://www.justinmind.com) - Prototyping platform for web and mobile apps.
* [Kite](https://kiteapp.co/) - Powerful animation and prototyping application for Mac & iOS.
* [Lighten](http://lighten.xmind.net/) - The best way to clarify thinking, boost productivity, brainstorm, and visualize concepts.
* [Loremify](http://loremify.com) - Great Lorem ipsum generator.[](https://itunes.apple.com/app/loremify/id1028877632)
* [Marvel](https://marvelapp.com/) - Simple design, prototyping and collaboration.
* [MindNode](https://mindnode.com/) - Mind-mapping software with an emphasis on simplicity and ease-of-use.
* [MockFlow](https://www.mockflow.com) - Online prototyping suite for web-design and usability testing.
* [Mockplus](http://www.mockplus.com) - Prototype faster, smarter and easier.
* [OmniGraffle](https://www.omnigroup.com/omnigraffle) - Diagramming and graphic design for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
* [Origami Studio](http://origami.design/) - Tool for designing modern interfaces, built and used by designers at Facebook.
* [pencil](http://pencil.evolus.vn/) - Free, open-source tool for making diagrams and GUI prototyping. [](https://github.com/evolus/pencil) 
* [ProtoPie](https://www.protopie.io/) - Create the most advanced prototypes as easy as Pie.
* [Scapple](http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scapple.php) - Practical mind-mapping software with free whiteboard-like layout.
* [SimpleMind](https://simplemind.eu/) - The world leader in cross platform Mind Mapping tools.
* [WriteMapper](https://writemapper.com/) - Get from idea to final draft in no time.
* [XMind](http://www.xmind.net) - The most popular mind-mapping tool on the planet.
* [Simple Diagrams](https://www.simplediagrams.com/) - A desktop app for creating hand-drawn-like, fast, clear sketches of problems, processes, workflows, ideas and more!
* [yGraph Editor](https://www.yworks.com/products/yed) - High quality diagrams made easy.
#### Screencapturing Software
* [CleanShot](https://getcleanshot.com/) - Discover a superior way to capture your Mac's screen.
* [CloudApp](https://www.getcloudapp.com/) - Work at the speed of sight. 
* [Gifox](https://gifox.io/) - Gif Recording and Sharing. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/gifox-gif-recording-and-sharing/id1082624744)
* [Kap](https://getkap.co/) - Open-source screen-recorder built with web technology. [](https://github.com/wulkano/kap) 
* [KeyCastr](https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr) - KeyCastr, an open-source keystroke visualizer. [](https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr) 
* [Kyapchar](https://github.com/vishaltelangre/Kyapchar) - Simple screen and microphone audio recorder for Mac. [](https://github.com/vishaltelangre/Kyapchar) 
* [Licecap](http://www.cockos.com/licecap/) - Record your screen and export to GIF. You can change the recording area anytime during recording. [](https://github.com/justinfrankel/licecap) 
* [Lightshot](https://app.prntscr.com/) - The fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. 
* [Monosnap](https://monosnap.com/) - Make screenshots. Draw on it. Shoot video and share your files. It's fast, easy and free.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/monosnap/id540348655)
* [ScreenShot PSD](http://txtlabs.com/) - Capture the screen as a layered PSD for easy editing.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/screenshot-psd/id489880259)
* [Skitch](https://evernote.com/skitch/) - Screen capture application with a powerful annotation capabilities. 
* [Snip](http://snip.qq.com/) - Application for sharing captured images on QQ Mail. 
* [Snipaste](https://www.snipaste.com) - Simple but powerful snipping tool. 
* [Teampaper Snap](http://teampaper.me/snap/) - Let your screenshots speak up.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/monosnap/id1199502670)
* [Xnip](http://xnipapp.com/) - Handy Screenshot App. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/xnip-handy-screenshot-app/id1221250572) 
#### Other Tools
* [APNGb](https://github.com/mancunianetz/APNGb) - PNG image assembler/disassembler app. [](https://github.com/mancunianetz/APNGb) 
* [Assetizr](https://assetizr.com) - Resizing images and optimising them for web and mobile applications.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/assetizr/id1449126727?l=en\&mt=12)
* [Couleurs](http://couleursapp.com) - Simple app for grabbing and tweaking the colors you see on your screen. 
* [Frank DeLoupe](http://jumpzero.com/frank/) - Color-picking tool, supports Retina.
* [HEIC Converter](https://sindresorhus.com/heic-converter) - Convert HEIC images to JPEG or PNG.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heic-converter-to-jpeg-or-png/id1294126402)
* [Iconset](https://iconset.io) - Free, cross-platform and fast SVG icon organizer and manager for Mac and Windows.
* [Iconjar](http://geticonjar.com/) - Icon management tool to organize or search your icons.
* [IconKit](http://appersian.net/) - App icon generator. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/iconkit-icon-resizer-for-app/id507135296)
* [Image2icon](http://www.img2icnsapp.com) - Create and personalize icons from your pictures. 
* [ImageAlpha](https://pngmini.com/) - Compress images with PNG format and remove transparency. [](https://github.com/pornel/ImageAlpha) 
* [ImageOptim](https://imageoptim.com/mac) - Compress images and remove EXIF information. [ ](https://github.com/ImageOptim/ImageOptim)
* [iPic](https://en.toolinbox.net/iPic/) - Easily upload images with Markdown supported.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1101244278?ls=1\&mt=12\&at=1000lv4R\&ct=iPic_me)
* [JPEGmini](http://www.jpegmini.com/) - Reduce image size by up to 80%, without compromising quality. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/jpegmini-lite/id525742250) 
* [Mark Man](http://getmarkman.com/) - Measure & Spec Fast.
* [Nucleo](https://nucleoapp.com/) - Icon manager. Import, export, customize and convert icon libraries.
* [Preset Brewery](https://www.presetbrewery.com) - Tool to convert Lightroom presets to Adobe Camera Raw.
* [Resize Master](http://www.boltnev.com/resizemaster/) - Batch resize and watermark your images fast and easy. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/resize-master/id1025306797)
* [RightFont](http://rightfontapp.com/) - Preview, sync, install and manage fonts on Mac, Dropbox or Google Drive.
* [Sip](http://theolabrothers.com/) - The best way to collect, organize & share your colors.
* [Snagit](https://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html) - Simple, Powerful Screen Capture Software and Screen Recorder.
* [Spectrum](http://www.eigenlogik.com/spectrum/mac) - Easily and intuitively creating beautiful color schemes. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/spectrum/id518156125?mt=12)
* [svgus](http://www.svgs.us/) - Organize, clean and transform your SVGs. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/svgsus/id1106867065)
* [TinyPNG4Mac](https://github.com/kyleduo/TinyPNG4Mac) - Open-source tool to compress images. [ ](https://github.com/kyleduo/TinyPNG4Mac)
* [Tropy](https://tropy.org/) - Research Photo Management. [](https://github.com/tropy/tropy) 
* [PicGo](https://github.com/Molunerfinn/PicGo) - Support for common cdn image hosting tool. [](https://github.com/Molunerfinn/PicGo)
* [Preset Brewery](https://www.presetbrewery.com) - Tool to convert Lightroom presets to Adobe Camera Raw.
* [Assetizr](https://assetizr.com) - Resizing images and optimising them for web and mobile applications.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/assetizr/id1449126727?l=en\&mt=12)
* [AppIconBuilder](https://itunes.apple.com/app/shotbuilder/id1294179975?mt=12) - Export icons for multi-platform[](https://itunes.apple.com/app/shotbuilder/id1294179975?mt=12)
* [uPic](https://github.com/gee1k/uPic) - macOS native app, powerful terse image hosting client. [ ](https://github.com/gee1k/uPic)
## Communication
#### Collaboration and Team Tools
* [Adium](https://adium.im/) - Free instant messaging application for Mac OS X. Connect to AIM, MSN, SMPP, Yahoo and more. 
* [Caprine](https://github.com/sindresorhus/caprine) - Third-party privacy-focused Facebook Messenger app.  
* [DingTalk](https://www.dingtalk.com/en) - Free, powerful and professional office tool used by over 5 million enterprises and organizations globally. 
* [Discord](https://discordapp.com/) - All-in-one voice and text chat for gamers that's free, secure, and works on both your desktop and phone.
* [Franz](http://meetfranz.com/) - [Electron](http://electron.atom.io/) based, multi-protocol wrapper for web-based chat. One application, 23 messenger services. 
* [Gitter](https://gitter.im) - Instant messaging and chat room system for developers as well as GitHub users. Developer friendly with Markdown syntax support.
* [Keybase](https://keybase.io/) - Secure groups, files, and chat for everyone! [](https://github.com/keybase) 
* [Krisp](https://krisp.ai/) - An AI-powered noise cancelling app that mutes background noise during calls.
* [LimeChat](http://limechat.net/mac/) - Open-source IRC client for Mac OS X. [ ](https://github.com/psychs/limechat)
* [Messenger For Mac](https://fbmacmessenger.rsms.me/) - Third-party Facebook messenger for Mac. [ ](https://github.com/rsms/fb-mac-messenger)
* [Muzzle](https://muzzleapp.com/) - A simple mac app to silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing.
* [Rambox](http://rambox.pro/) - Messaging and emailing app that combines common web applications into one. [](https://github.com/saenzramiro/rambox) 
* [Riot](https://about.riot.im/) - Create, share communicate. Chat and call securely. [ ](https://github.com/vector-im)
* [Signal Desktop](https://signal.org/download/) - Fast, simple, secure. Privacy that fits in your pocket. [](https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Desktop)
* [Skype](https://www.skype.com/) - Cross-platform application that provides video chat and voice call services. Users can exchange images, text, video and any other digital documents.
* [Shift](https://tryshift.com/) - De-clutter your desktop workspace and streamline your accounts, apps, and workflows.
* [Slack](https://slack.com/downloads/mac) - Awesome tool for team collaboration and communication. 
* [Stack](https://getstack.app/) - Open, organize and use multiple web apps on a single screen. Stack your apps by categories or projects.
* [Teambition](https://www.teambition.com) - Team collaboration tool, including many features like task plan, schedule, file sharing, instant discussion and everything you need when collaborating with other team members. 
* [Telegram](https://desktop.telegram.org) - Messaging app with a focus on speed and security.
* [Textual](https://www.codeux.com/textual) - Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client. [](https://github.com/Codeux-Software/Textual)
* [WeChat](https://itunes.apple.com/app/wechat/id836500024?mt=12) - Official WeChat app for Mac.  
* [WeeChat](https://weechat.org/) - The extensible command-line chat client. 
* [WhatsApp Desktop](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-desktop/id1147396723?mt=12) - Available in the Mac App Store, Whatsapp for Desktop. 
#### Email Clients
* [Airmail](http://airmailapp.com) - Fast email client. For both Mac OS and iOS.
* [Foxmail](http://www.foxmail.com/mac/en) - Fast email client. 
* [MailTags](https://smallcubed.com/mt/) - Use tags to organize email and schedule.
* [N1](https://www.nylas.com/) - Extensible, open-source mail app, free for developers and $7/month for Pro. 
* [Nylas Mail](https://nylas.com/nylas-mail/) - Extensible desktop mail app built on the modern web. [](https://github.com/nylas/nylas-mail) 
* [Polymail](https://polymail.io/) - Simple, beautiful and powerful email client. 
* [Postbox](https://www.postbox-inc.com) - Powerful, simple and beautiful email client, need to pay for a license.
* [Spark](https://sparkmailapp.com/) - Fast email client. For both Mac OS and iOS.
* [ThunderBird](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/) - Software that makes email easier. 
#### File Sharing
* [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io) - Free FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3, Backblaze B2, Azure and OpenStack Swift browser. 
* [Flow](http://fivedetails.com/flow/) - Award-winning, beautiful, fast, and reliable FTP + SFTP client.
* [Fu](https://github.com/klesh/fu) - Upload images/files to remote server in exchange for url for file sharing. [](https://github.com/klesh/fu)
* [Transmit](https://panic.com/transmit/) - Highly flexible and intuitive FTP client, supports SFTP, S3 and iDisk/WebDAV.
## Data Recovery Tools
* [Data Rescue](https://www.prosofteng.com/datarescue-mac-data-recovery/) - Comprehensive and professional data recovery tool for most cases.
* [DiskWarrior](http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/) - The world’s most advanced repair and recovery tool for Mac.
* [R-Studio for Mac](http://www.r-studio.com/data_recovery_macintosh/) - Powerful tool for recovering data on disks, even if their partitions are formatted, damaged or deleted.
* [SuperDuper!](https://shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html) - Painless fully bootable disk backups.
## Audio and Video Tools
* [Adapter](https://macroplant.com/adapter) - Free audio, video and image conversion software. 
* [Aegisub](http://www.aegisub.org/) - Free, cross-platform open source tool for creating and modifying subtitles. Aegisub makes it quick and easy to time subtitles to audio, and features many powerful tools for styling them, including a built-in real-time video preview. [](https://github.com/Aegisub/Aegisub/) 
* [Audio Profile Manager](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audio-profile-manager/id1484150558?ls=1\&mt=12) - Allows you to pin input/output devices for each particular combination of connected devices. May suppress HDMI displays from being chosen. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/audio-profile-manager/id1484150558?ls=1\&mt=12)
* [Ardour](https://ardour.org/) - Cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing. [](https://github.com/Ardour/ardour)
* [Audacity](http://www.audacityteam.org/) - Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software for multi-track recording and editing. [ ](https://github.com/audacity/audacity)
* [Audio Hijack](http://www.rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/) - Record any application's audio, including VoIP calls from Skype, web streams from Safari, and much more.
* [Carol](https://github.com/AnaghSharma/Carol) - A minimal and beautiful lyrics app for macOS. [](https://github.com/AnaghSharma/Carol) 
* [Cog](http://cogx.org/) - Free, open-source audio player. [ ](https://bitbucket.org/mamburu/cog/)
* [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) - Free, cross-platform video editing, color grading, video effects and audio editing software.
* [Elmedia Player](https://mac.eltima.com/media-player.html) - This media player is a super versatile app for any file format you probably may think of: FLV, MP4, AVI, MOV, DAT, MKV, MP3, FLAC, M4V are all supported as well as many others.
* [Gifski](https://github.com/sindresorhus/gifski-app) - Convert videos to high-quality GIFs.   [](https://itunes.apple.com/no/app/gifski/id1351639930?mt=12)
* [HandBrake](https://handbrake.fr/) - Tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. [](https://github.com/HandBrake/HandBrake)
* [Hydrogen](http://hydrogen-music.org/) - Professional yet simple and intuitive pattern-based drum programming for GNU/Linux. [](https://github.com/hydrogen-music/hydrogen)
* [iFFmpeg](http://www.iffmpeg.com/) - Comprehensive Media Tool for macOS. Making High Quality Video Encoding Accessible for Everyone.
* [IINA](https://lhc70000.github.io/iina/) - The modern video player for macOS. Based on mpv, the powerful media player project. [](https://github.com/lhc70000/iina) 
* [Kodi](https://kodi.tv/) - Award-winning free and open-source (GPL) software media center for playing videos, music, pictures, games, and more. [](https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc) 
* [LMMS](https://www.lmms.io) Formerly "Linux MultiMedia Studio", LMMS is a powerful Digital Audio Workstation designed like FL Studio (formerly Fruity Loops). [](https://github.com/lmms/lmms) 
* [LosslessCut](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut) - Cross platform tool for quick and lossless video and audio trimming using ffmpeg. [ ](https://github.com/mifi/lossless-cut)
* [LyricsX](https://github.com/ddddxxx/LyricsX) - Lyrics for iTunes, Spotify and Vox. [](https://github.com/ddddxxx/LyricsX) [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lyricsx/id1254743014?mt=12) 
* [Metadatics](http://markvapps.com/metadatics) - Advanced Audio Metadata Editor. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tincta/id448340648)
* [Mixxx](http://mixxx.org/) - The most advanced free DJ software. [ ](https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx)
* [Movie Catcher](https://evilcult.github.io/moviecatcher/) - Movie movie and online viewing offline download software, with Baidu cloud to make offline download and online playback. [](https://github.com/EvilCult/moviecatcher)
* [mpv](https://www.mpv.io/) - Free, open-source, and cross-platform media player. [](https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv) 
* [MuseScore](https://musescore.org/) - Free, open-source music notation software. [](https://github.com/musescore/MuseScore) 
* [Natron](https://natrongithub.github.io/) - Open-source compositing software. Node-graph based. Similar in functionality to Adobe After Effects and Nuke by The Foundry. [](https://github.com/MrKepzie/Natron)
* [Perian](http://perian.org/#download) - (**No longer under active development**) ~~Let QuickTime play all the common formats of free plug-ins~~. [](https://github.com/MaddTheSane/perian)
* [Playback](https://mafintosh.github.io/playback/) - Experimental video player.  [](https://github.com/mafintosh/playback)
* [Popcorn Time](https://popcorntime.sh) - Watch torrent movies instantly, This Popcorn Time service will never be taken down. Download and enjoy. 
* [ScreenFlow](http://www.telestream.net/screenflow/) - Screencasting and video editing software.
* [Shotcut](https://www.shotcut.org) - Free open-source video editor. [](https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut) 
* [Soda Player](https://www.sodaplayer.com/) - Player that can play seed, magnetic links, online video, automatic captions, links and local video files. 
* [Sonora](https://github.com/sonoramac/Sonora) - Minimal, beautifully designed music player. [ ](https://github.com/sonoramac/Sonora)
* [SpotMenu](https://github.com/kmikiy/SpotMenu) - Spotify and iTunes in your menu bar. [](https://github.com/kmikiy/SpotMenu) 
* [Stremio](https://www.stremio.com/) - Movies, TV shows, series, live television or web channels like YouTube and Twitch.tv - you can find all this on Stremio. 
* [Stringed 2](http://stringed.buenosapps.com/) - Music practice software designed to help users learn how to play their favorite songs.
* [Synfig Studio](http://synfig.org) - Synfig Studio is free, open-source 2D animation software. [](https://github.com/synfig/synfig) 
* [VLC](http://www.videolan.org/index.html) - Free, open-source, cross-platform multimedia player as well as framework that plays most multimedia files, DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs and various streaming protocols. [ ](https://github.com/videolan/vlc)
* [VOX Player](https://vox.rocks/mac-music-player) - High-definition audio player for Mac and iPhone. Music just sounds better! 
* [XLD](http://tmkk.undo.jp/xld/index_e.html) - Tool to decode, convert and play various 'lossless' audio files. [ ](https://code.google.com/archive/p/xld/source)
* [MusicPlus](https://musicplus.io) - Search, play & download music for free. 
## Download Management Tools
* [aria2](https://aria2.github.io/) - Lightweight multi-protocol & multi-source command-line download utility. [](https://github.com/aria2) 
* [Downie](https://software.charliemonroe.net/downie.php) - Video downloader for macOS with support for YouTube and other 1200 sites.
* [Deluge](https://deluge-torrent.org/) - Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client. [](https://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Development) 
* [FOLX](http://mac.eltima.com/download-manager.html) - Free download manager for Mac OS X with a true Mac-style interface. 
* [Free Download Manager](http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/) - Powerful, modern download accelerator and organizer for Windows and Mac. (FREE) 
* [JDownloader](http://jdownloader.org/) - Free, open-source download management tool with a huge community of developers that makes downloading as easy and fast as it should be.  
* [Motrix](https://motrix.app/) - Motrix is a full-featured download manager that supports downloading HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, Baidu Net Disk, etc. [](https://github.com/agalwood/Motrix) 
* [qBittorrent](https://www.qbittorrent.org/) - A project aims to provide an open-source software alternative to µTorrent. [](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent) 
* [Shuttle](https://fiplab.com/apps/download-shuttle-for-mac) - Easy Download Manager for any links.
* [Transmission](https://www.transmissionbt.com/) - Fast, easy, free BitTorrent Client. [](https://github.com/transmission/transmission) 
* [You-Get](https://you-get.org/) - Tiny command-line utility to download media contents (videos, audios, images) from the web. [](https://github.com/soimort/you-get) 
* [youtube-dl](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/) - Command-line program to download videos from YouTube.com and other video sites [](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/) 
## Cloud Storage
*I recommend using online storage with Mac clients*
* [Arq](https://www.arqbackup.com/) - Cloud storage backup client that supports AWS, GCP, DropBox, and more.
* [Carbonite](https://www.carbonite.com/learn/how-to-backup-mac/) - Carbonite can protect your Mac from all of the most common forms of data loss.
* [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/) - File hosting service that offers cloud storage and file synchronization with collaborative edit features. 
* [Mega](https://mega.nz) - Free cloud service, offers 50GB free storage. 
* [NextCloud](https://nextcloud.com/) - Actively maintained fork of ownCloud, faster and completely open-source [](https://github.com/nextcloud)
* [ownCloud](https://owncloud.org) - Cloud storage.
* [Seafile](https://www.seafile.com/) - Reliable and High Speed File Sync and Share.
## Input Methods
* [Kawa](https://github.com/utatti/kawa) - Better input source switcher for OS X. [](https://github.com/utatti/kawa) 
* [Rocket](http://matthewpalmer.net/rocket/) - Makes typing emoji faster and easier using Slack-style shortcuts. 
* [Touch Emoji](https://github.com/lessmess-dev/touch-emoji) - emoji picker for MacBook Pro Touch Bar. [](https://github.com/lessmess-dev/touch-emoji)
* [Type2Phone](https://www.houdah.com/type2Phone/) - Use Your Mac as Keyboard for iPhone, iPad & Apple TV. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/type2phone-bluetooth-keyboard/id472717129)
## Browsers
* [Brave](https://brave.com/) - Web browser with an emphasis on privacy and speed. 
* [Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/) - Chrome, developed by Google 
* [Chromium](https://www.chromium.org/Home) - Open-source, free web browser project by Google, to provide the source code for Google Chrome. [ ](https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/src/)
* [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/edge) — Microsoft Edge, based on Chromium, but built by MS 
* [Firefox](https://www.firefox.com/) - Meet Firefox Quantum. Fast, free, open-source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. [ ](https://hg.mozilla.org/)
* [Safari](https://www.apple.com/safari/) - Native browser for Macs.  [](https://github.com/learn-anything/safari-extensions#readme)
* [TorBrowser](https://www.torproject.org/projects/torbrowser.html) - Anonymity Online. Protect your privacy. Defend against network surveillance and traffic analysis. [ ](https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-browser.git)
* [Vivaldi](https://vivaldi.com) - The browser that puts you in control. [](https://vivaldi.com/source) 
## Translation Tools
*(Or you could just use the Mac OS built-in dictionary)*
* [Grammarly](https://app.grammarly.com/) - Refine your english
* [iTranslate](http://www.itranslate.com/) - Translate entire website instantly with its built-in browser or with iTranslate Safari extension into over 40 languages. 
* [Ludwig](https://ludwig.guru) - Linguistic search engine that helps you to write better in English.
* [Ludwig](https://gikken.co/mate-translate/mac) - Translate in Safari and any app on macOS between 103 languages.
## Encryption
* [macOS Quick Lock](https://github.com/alichtman/macOS-quick-lock) - The easiest file encryption tool you'll ever use. Tightly integrated with macOS, and open-source so you can trust it. [](https://github.com/alichtman/macOS-quick-lock) 
## Security Tools
* [BlockBlock](https://objective-see.com/products/blockblock.html) - Me: "Please alert me whenever anything is persistently installed." BlockBlock: "You got it"
* [Dylib Hijack Scanner](https://objective-see.com/products/dhs.html) - Simple utility that will scan your computer for applications that are either susceptible to dylib hijacking or have been hijacked.
* [KextViewer](https://objective-see.com/products/kextviewr.html) - View all modules on that are loaded in the OS kernel.
* [KnockKnock](https://objective-see.com/products/knockknock.html) - See what's persistently installed on your Mac.
* [LinkLiar](http://halo.github.io/LinkLiar) - Link-Layer MAC spoofing GUI for macOS. [](https://github.com/halo/LinkLiar) 
* [LockDown](https://objective-see.com/products/lockdown.html) - Open-source tool for El Capitan that audits and remediates security configuration settings. [](https://bitbucket.org/objective-see/lockdown) 
* [LuLu](https://objective-see.com/products/lulu.html) - is the free macOS firewall that aims to block unauthorized (outgoing) network traffic. [](https://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc) 
* [MalwareBytes](https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download/) - Malwarebytes crushes the growing threat of Mac malware, so you are protected and your machine keeps running silky smooth. Cybersecurity smart enough for the Mac. 
* [OverSight](https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html) - Monitor mic and webcam, alerting you when the internal mic is activated, or whenever a process accesses the webcam.
* [RansomWhere?](https://objective-see.com/products/ransomwhere.html) - Generic Ransomware Detection.
* [stronghold](https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold) - Easily configure MacOS security settings from the terminal. [](https://github.com/alichtman/stronghold) 
* [TaskExplorer](https://objective-see.com/products/taskexplorer.html) - Explore all processes running on your Mac with TaskExplorer.
* [What's Your Sign?](https://objective-see.com/products/whatsyoursign.html) - Adds menu item to Finder.app to display the cryptographic signing information for any file.
## Proxy and VPN Tools
* [Algo](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo) - Personal IPSEC VPN in the cloud. [](https://github.com/trailofbits/algo)
* [tigerVPN](https://www.tigervpn.com/vpn-for-mac) - VPN Client for Mac. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-plus/id1202726435)
* [Lantern](https://getlantern.org) - Free application that delivers fast, reliable and secure access to the open internet. [ ](https://github.com/getlantern/lantern)
* [ShadowsocksX-NG](https://github.com/qiuyuzhou/ShadowsocksX-NG) - Next generation of ShadowsocksX. [ ](https://github.com/qiuyuzhou/ShadowsocksX-NG)
* [ShadowsocksX](http://shadowsocks.org/) - Secure socks5 proxy, designed to protect your internet traffic. [ ](https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks)
* [Shimo](https://www.shimovpn.com/) - VPN Client for Mac.
* [SpechtLite](https://github.com/zhuhaow/SpechtLite) - Rule-based proxy app for macOS. [](https://github.com/shadowsocks) 
* [Surge](https://nssurge.com/) - Web developer tool and proxy utility for iOS 9. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/surge-web-developer-tool-proxy/id1040100637)
* [tinc](https://www.tinc-vpn.org) - Secure mesh VPN software. [](https://www.tinc-vpn.org/git/browse?p=tinc) 
* [Tunnelbear](https://www.tunnelbear.com) - Really simple VPN to browse the web privately & securely. Unblock websites around the world with applications for Mac, PC, iOS, Android & Chrome.
* [Tunnelblick](https://tunnelblick.net/downloads.html) - Free, open-source graphic user interface for OpenVPN on OS X. 
* [V2rayU](https://github.com/yanue/V2rayU) - Macos client based on v2ray. [ ](https://github.com/yanue/V2rayU)
* [Windscribe](https://windscribe.com) - Gives 10gb per month free on the spot and gives limited(on free) location control. Connection also takes very less time.
* [ClashX](https://github.com/yichengchen/clashX) - A rule based proxy For Mac base on Clash. [](https://github.com/yichengchen/clashX)
## Utilities
#### Clipboard Tools
* [ClipMenu](http://www.clipmenu.com) - Clipboard manager for Mac OS X. [](https://github.com/naotaka/ClipMenu) 
* [Clipy](https://clipy-app.com/) - Clipy is a Clipboard extension app for macOS. Based on ClipMenu. [](https://github.com/Clipy/Clipy) 
* [CopyQ](https://hluk.github.io/CopyQ) - Clipboard Manager with Advanced Features. [](https://github.com/hluk/CopyQ) 
* [iPaste](https://en.toolinbox.net/iPaste) - Lightweight and efficient clipboard tool.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1056935452?ls=1\&mt=12\&at=1000lv4R\&ct=iPaste_me)
* [Paste](http://pasteapp.me) - Smart clipboard history & snippets manager. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paste-clipboard-history-manager/id967805235)
* [PasteBot](https://tapbots.com/pastebot/) - Powerful clipboard manager. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pastebot/id1179623856)
* [Flycut](https://github.com/TermiT/Flycut) - Clean and simple clipboard manager for developers. [](https://github.com/TermiT/Flycut) 
#### Menu Bar Tools
* [Anvil](https://anvilformac.com/) - Anvil is a beautiful menubar app for managing local websites. Serve up static sites and Rack apps with simple URLs and zero configuration. 
* [Bartender](https://www.macbartender.com) - Organize or hide menu bar icons on your Mac.
* [BeardedSpice](https://github.com/beardedspice/beardedspice) - Allows you to control web based media players (SoundCloud, YouTube, etc) and some native apps with the media keys on Mac keyboards. [](https://github.com/beardedspice/beardedspice) 
* [BitBar](https://getbitbar.com/) - Place the output from any script or program right in your Mac OS X menu bar. [](https://github.com/matryer/bitbar) 
* [Dato](https://sindresorhus.com/dato) - A better menu bar clock with calendar, events, and time zones. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dato/id1470584107)
* [Dozer](https://github.com/Mortennn/Dozer) - Hide MacOS menubar items. [ ](https://github.com/Mortennn/Dozer)
* [Eye Timer](https://adelmaer.com/eyetimer) - Take Breaks to prevent Eye Strain timer for Mac. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eye-timer/id1485856873)
* [Hidden](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden) - A ultra-light MacOS utility that helps hide menu bar icons. [](https://github.com/dwarvesf/hidden) 
* [iGlance](https://github.com/Moneypulation/iGlance) - macOS System Monitor for the Status Bar. [](https://github.com/Moneypulation/iGlance) [](https://github.com/Moneypulation/iGlance)
* [Itsycal](https://www.mowglii.com/itsycal/) - Tiny calendar for your Mac's menu bar. [ ](https://github.com/sfsam/itsycal)
* [Streaker](https://github.com/jamieweavis/streaker) - GitHub contribution streak tracking menubar app. [ ](https://github.com/jamieweavis/streaker)
* [Vanilla](http://vanilla.matthewpalmer.net) - Hide menu bar icons on your Mac. 
#### File Organization Tools
* [BetterZip 3](https://macitbetter.com/) - Archive tool supports ZIP, TAR, TGZ, TBZ, TXZ (new), 7-ZIP, RAR. 
* [eZip](http://ezip.awehunt.com) - An easy to use, feature-rich archiver for macOS. Supports popular formats such as RAR, ZIP, 7Z, BZ2, GZ etc. Works great with Mojave dark-mode and QuickLook. 
* [Hazel](https://www.noodlesoft.com) - Automated file organization for your Mac. Responsibly and beautifully designed.
* [Keka](https://www.keka.io) - file archiver for macOS. Compression: 7Z, ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ LZIP, DMG, ISO. Extraction: 7Z, ZIP, RAR, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, XZ, LZIP, DMG, ISO, LZMA, EXE, CAB, WIM, PAX, JAR, APK, APPX, CPGZ, CPIO. [](https://github.com/aonez/Keka)  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/keka/id470158793)
* [muCommander](http://www.mucommander.com) - Lightweight file manager with a dual-pane interface. [](https://github.com/mucommander/mucommander) 
* [PDF Archiver](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) - Nice tool for tagging and archiving tasks. [](https://github.com/JulianKahnert/PDF-Archiver) [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/pdf-archivar/id1352719750)
* [The Unarchiver](https://theunarchiver.com/) - Unarchive many different kinds of archive files. [](https://bitbucket.org/kosovan/theunarchiver) 
#### General Tools
* [AirServer](http://www.airserver.com/Download) - Most advanced screen mirroring software receiver for Mac, PC and Xbox One.
* [ControlPlane](http://www.controlplaneapp.com/) - Manages configuration profiles for your Mac. Determines where you are or what you are doing based on a number of available evidence sources and then automatically reconfigures your Mac based on your preferences. [](https://github.com/dustinrue/ControlPlane) 
* [DNS Heaven](https://github.com/greenboxal/dns-heaven) - Unifies macOS DNS so applications using glibc can resolve DNS with the native stack. Mainly for use with VPNs. [](https://github.com/greenboxal/dns-heaven) 
* [HTTrack](http://www.httrack.com) - Useful tool for downloading a whole website and offline browsing. 
* [Lungo](https://sindresorhus.com/lungo) - Prevent your Mac from going to sleep. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lungo/id1263070803)
* [Mac Cache Cleaner](https://github.com/kaunteya/MacCacheCleaner) - Cache cleaner for Mac [](https://github.com/kaunteya/MacCacheCleaner) 
* [MacAssistant](https://github.com/vanshg/MacAssistant/releases) - Google Assistant for macOS [](https://github.com/vanshg/MacAssistant) 
* [Manta](https://getmanta.app/) - Flexible invoicing desktop app with beautiful & customizable templates. [](https://github.com/hql287/Manta) 
* [Memo](http://memo-app.net/) - Simple and elegant app. Unlock memos even more quickly using Touch ID.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1212409035)
* [Numi](http://numi.io/) - Beautiful calculator app for Mac. 
* [SlowQuitApps](https://github.com/dteoh/SlowQuitApps) - An OS X app that adds a global delay of 1 second to the Cmd-Q shortcut. [ ](https://github.com/dteoh/SlowQuitApps)
* [Torimori Sweeper](https://web.archive.org/web/20190515060747/https://coffeeboo.itch.io/sweeper) - MacOS app that lets you declutter your Downloads, one file at a time. [](https://coffeeboo.itch.io/sweeper)
#### To-Do Lists
* [2Do](http://www.2doapp.com/) - Nice todo app.
* [Day-O 2](http://www.shauninman.com/archive/2016/10/20/day_o_2_mac_menu_bar_clock) - Menu bar clock replacement with built-in calendar. 
* [Fantastical](https://flexibits.com/fantastical) - The calendar app you won't be able to live without.
* [Focus](https://masterbuilders.io) - Beautiful pomodoro-based time manager. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/focus-productivity-timer/id777233759?mt=12)
* [Microsoft To-Do](https://todo.microsoft.com/) - Microsoft's successor to Wunderlist.  [](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/microsoft-to-do/id1274495053?mt=12)
* [Nozbe](https://nozbe.com) - Powerful GTD app for individuals and teams, with support for every Apple device (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch). [](https://itunes.apple.com/pl/app/nozbe-tasks-projects-team/id508957583?mt=12)
* [OmniFocus](https://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus/) - Nice GTD app, made by OmniGroups.
* [Taskade](https://www.taskade.com) - Real-time collaborative editor for teams.
* [TaskPaper](https://www.taskpaper.com/) - Plain text to-do lists.
* [Things](https://culturedcode.com/things/) - Delightful and easy to use task manager. (**Award-winning App**)
* [Todoist](https://todoist.com/mac) - Cross-platform todo list app.  [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todoist-to-do-list-tasks/id585829637?mt=12)
* [TickTick](https://ticktick.com/) - Simple and effective to-do list and task manager that helps you organize all aspects of life.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id966085870)
#### Productivity
* [1440 Minutes Left Today](https://1440app.com/) - Keep a track of how many minutes you have left until the day is over, right in your menu bar.  [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/1440/id1483764819)
* [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/) - Award-winning app which boosts efficiency with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion and more. Search your Mac and the web, and be more productive with custom actions to control your Mac. [](https://github.com/learn-anything/alfred-workflows#readme)
* [BetterTouchTool](https://boastr.net) - Great, feature-packed app that allows you to configure many gestures for your Magic Mouse, Macbook Trackpad, Magic Trackpad and also Mouse Gestures for normal mice. 
* [Choosy](https://www.choosyosx.com) - UI, URL API and a browser extension set for managing rules where and how to open links.
* [Hammerspoon](http://www.hammerspoon.org/) - Tool for powerful OSX automation with the Lua scripting engine. [](https://github.com/Hammerspoon/hammerspoon) 
* [HapticKey](https://github.com/niw/HapticKey/releases) - A simple utility application for MacBook with Touch Bar that triggers a haptic feedback when tapping Touch Bar. [](https://github.com/niw/HapticKey) 
* [HazeOver](https://hazeover.com) App that dims your background app windows so you can focus more on your main task! [](https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/hazeover-distraction-dimmer/id430798174?mt=12)
* [Hungrymark](https://zhengying.github.io/hungrymark) - Useful app to bookmark your files, folders, and webs, quick access your bookmarks through menu bar [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hungrymark/id1482778901?l=en\&mt=12)
* [Karabiner](https://pqrs.org/osx/karabiner/) - Powerful and stable keyboard customizer for OS X. [ ](https://github.com/tekezo/Karabiner)
* [Keyboard Maestro](http://www.keyboardmaestro.com) - Automate routine actions based on triggers from keyboard, menu, location, added devices, and more.
* [Keytty](http://keytty.com) - App to keep your hands on the keyboard. Move, click, scroll, drag and more with a few strokes.
* [Lazy](https://www.lazy-app.com/) - Keyboard-driven commands to manage your surroundings directly from your mac.
* [Mos](https://mos.caldis.me/) - Simple tool can offer the smooth scrolling and reverse the mouse scrolling direction on your Mac. [](https://github.com/Caldis/Mos) 
* [Mouseless](https://mouseless.app/) - Master all of the magic keystrokes for your favorite apps & tools.
* [OmniPlan](https://www.omnigroup.com/omniplan/) - The best way to visualize, maintain, and simplify your projects. Project Management made easy.
* [Qbserve](https://qotoqot.com/qbserve/) - Time tracking automation: freelance project tracking, timesheets, invoicing & real-time productivity feedback.
* [RescueTime](https://www.rescuetime.com/) - Personal analytics service that shows you how you spend your time and provides tools to help you be more productive.
* [SensibleSideButtons](http://sensible-side-buttons.archagon.net) – Use the side buttons on your mouse to move forward and backward in many apps, like in Windows. [](https://github.com/archagon/sensible-side-buttons)
* [nnScreenshots](https://www.nearnorthsoftware.com/software/screenshots.php) - a super easy way to keep a visual record of your productivity to make it easier to fill out timesheets or just to help you review the day. Built in timesheet editor.
* [skhd](https://github.com/koekeishiya/skhd) - Simple hotkey daemon for macOS. [ ](https://github.com/koekeishiya/skhd)
* [Strategr](https://khrykin.github.io/strategr/) – No-fuss time management app. Stategr helps you maximize your productivity, giving you the quickest and most effective way to time-box your day. [ ](https://github.com/khrykin/StrategrDesktop)
* [Time Out](https://www.dejal.com/timeout/) - Easy break reminders, with micro-break and flexible customization if you want it.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/time-out-break-reminders/id402592703?mt=12)
* [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.
* [Trello](https://trello.com) - A collaboration tool that organizes your projects into Kanban boards.[](https://itunes.apple.com/app/trello/id1278508951?ls=1\&mt=12)
* [Ukelele](http://scripts.sil.org/ukelele) - Unicode Keyboard Layout Editor.
* [xScope](http://xscopeapp.com/) - Powerful set of tools that are ideal for measuring, inspecting & testing on-screen graphics and layouts.
* [Z](https://github.com/rupa/z) - Powerful way to navigate easily by typing only a string of directory name in terminal instead of typing exact location of director.
#### Window Management
* [Amethyst](http://ianyh.com/amethyst/) - Tiling window manager. [ ](https://github.com/ianyh/Amethyst)
* [chunkwm](https://github.com/koekeishiya/chunkwm) - Tiling window manager for macOS based on plugin architecture. [ ](https://koekeishiya.github.io/chunkwm/)
* [contexts](https://contexts.co/) - Provides more power than the native Mac Dock. Especially when you have multiple screens, it can help you switch more quickly.
* [Divvy](http://mizage.com/divvy/) - Window management at its finest with its amazing Divvy Grid system.
* [Hummingbird](https://hummingbirdapp.site/) - Easily move and resize windows without mouse clicks, from anywhere within a window.
* [Magnet](http://magnet.crowdcafe.com/) - Window manager that keeps your workspace organized. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id441258766)
* [Moom](http://manytricks.com/moom/) - Allows you to easily move and zoom windows, or to another display—using either the mouse or the keyboard.
* [ShiftIt](https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt) - Managing window size and position in OSX. [](https://github.com/fikovnik/ShiftIt) 
* [SizeUp](http://www.irradiatedsoftware.com/sizeup/) - Powerful, keyboard-centric window management.
* [Slate](https://github.com/jigish/slate) - Window management application similar to Divvy and SizeUp (except better and free!). (**Needs config file**) [ ](https://github.com/jigish/slate)
* [Spectacle](https://www.spectacleapp.com) - (**No longer maintained**) ~~Move and resize windows with simple and customizable keyboard shortcuts.~~ [](https://github.com/eczarny/spectacle) 
* [Total Spaces](http://totalspaces.binaryage.com/) - Provides window management much like ubuntu. Creates hotkeys for workspaces which allows you to easily move around.
* [yabai](https://github.com/koekeishiya/yabai) - Tiling window manager for macOS. A rewrite of chunkwm, it provides a more seamless integration with the operating system. [ ](https://github.com/koekeishiya/yabai/wiki)
#### Password Management
* [1Password](https://1password.com/) - Cross-platform password management tool.
* [Authy](https://authy.com) - Two-factor authentication token manager that backs up and syncs across your devices. 
* [Bitwarden](https://bitwarden.com) - Open source password management tool for Mac OS, iOS and browsers. [](https://github.com/bitwarden) 
* [Buttercup](https://buttercup.pw/) - The Password Manager You Deserve 
* [Dashlane](https://www.dashlane.com) - Cloud-based password manager with award-winning design. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dashlane-password-manager/id552383089)
* [Enpass](https://www.enpass.io/) - Cross-platform password management tool with cloud integration. [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/enpass-password-manager/id455566716)
* [Keeweb](https://keeweb.info/) - Free, cross-platform password manager compatible with KeePass. [](https://github.com/keeweb/keeweb) 
* [LastPass](https://lastpass.com/) - Password management tool for Mac OS and browser.
* [MacPass](https://macpass.github.io/) - Open-source KeePass Mac OS client. [ ](https://github.com/mstarke/MacPass)
* [SafeInCloud](https://safe-in-cloud.com/en/) - Cross Platform password management, low cost app! [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/safeincloud-password-manager/id883070818)
#### Finder Tools
* [fman](https://fman.io) - The first dual-pane file manager to integrate features from Sublime Text.
* [ForkLift](http://binarynights.com/forklift/) - The most advanced dual pane file manager and file transfer client for macOS.
* [Path Finder](http://www.cocoatech.com/pathfinder/) - File management app.
* [QSpace](https://qspace.awehunt.com) - A clean and efficient Multi-view File Manager. [](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1469774098)
* [TotalFinder](http://totalfinder.binaryage.com/) - Chrome-styled Finder substitute.
* [XtraFinder](https://www.trankynam.com/xtrafinder/) - Adds tabs and cut to Mac Finder. 
#### Quality of Life Improvements
* [CheatSheet](https://www.mediaatelier.com/CheatSheet/) - Hold the ⌘-Key to get a list of all active shortcuts of the current application. It's as simple as that. 
* [f.lux](https://justgetflux.com/) - Makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day. 
* [KeyCastr](https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr) - Open-source keystroke visualizer. [](https://github.com/keycastr/keycastr) 
* [NightOwl](https://nightowl.kramser.xyz/) - Automatically switch between macOS Mojave's light and dark themes by time of day or with a menu bar or keyboard shortcut. 
* [One Switch](https://fireball.studio/oneswitch) - Mac menu bar app that adds various switches to the Mac's menu bar.
* [Shifty](http://shifty.natethompson.io) - A macOS menu bar app that gives you more control over Night Shift. [](https://github.com/thompsonate/Shifty)
* [Snap](http://indragie.com/snap) - Launch an app in a snap. Ridiculously easy shortcut management.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/id418073146)
#### System Related Tools
* [Amphetamine](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704) - Override your energy saver settings and keep your Mac awake.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704)
* [AppCleaner](http://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/) - Small application which allows you to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps. 
* [Background Music](https://github.com/kyleneideck/BackgroundMusic) - Automatically pause your music, set individual apps' volumes and record system audio. [](https://github.com/kyleneideck/BackgroundMusic)
* [Cleaner for Xcode](https://github.com/waylybaye/XcodeCleaner) - Helps make your Xcode faster by removing unwanted and deprecated files. [](https://github.com/waylybaye/XcodeCleaner) 
* [coconutBattery](https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/) - Shows live information about the battery in your Mac. Includes: manufacture date, capacity, cycle count, battery status, temperature, discharging power.
* [Coolant](https://coolantformac.com) - Menubar app that lets you know when an app is consuming 100% CPU or more than a gigabyte of memory (or any arbitrary limits you choose).
* [DaisyDisk](https://daisydiskapp.com/) - Gives a great overview of disk usage. Can also make more disk-space available by cleaning up your disk.
* [FruitJuice](http://fruitjuiceapp.com) - Will let you know how long to stay unplugged each day to keep your battery healthy. [](https://itunes.apple.com/app/fruitjuice-battery-health/id671736912)
* [gfxCardStatus](https://gfx.io/) - Unobtrusive menu bar app for OS X that allows MacBook Pro users to see which apps are affecting their battery life by using the more power-hungry graphics. 
* [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.  [](https://github.com/zenangst/Gray)
* [HandShaker](http://www.smartisan.com/apps/handshaker) - Mac on the management of Android mobile phone content. 
* [HTML5 Player](http://zythum.sinaapp.com/youkuhtml5playerbookmark/) - HTML 5 video player. Keep your Mac from "burning".
* [iStat Menus](https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/) - Advanced Mac system monitor on the menubar.
* [iStats](https://github.com/Chris911/iStats) - Command-line tool that allows you to easily grab the CPU temperature, fan speeds and battery information on OSX. [ ](https://github.com/Chris911/iStats)
* [Juice](https://github.com/brianmichel/Juice) - Make your battery information a bit more interesting. [](https://github.com/brianmichel/Juice) 
* [KeepingYouAwake](https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake) - Alternative to Caffeine with better support for dark mode in Mac. [](https://github.com/newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake)
* [Monity](http://www.monityapp.com/) - System monitoring widget for OS X.
* [Mounty](http://enjoygineering.com/mounty/) - Tiny tool to re-mount write-protected NTFS volumes under Mac OS X 10.9+ in read-write mode. 
* [NitroShare](https://nitroshare.net/) - Cross-platform network file transfer utility. [](https://github.com/nitroshare/nitroshare-desktop) 
* [Noti](https://noti.center/) - Receive Android notifications on your Mac (with Pushbullet). [](https://github.com/jariz/Noti) 
* [OmniDiskSweeper](https://www.omnigroup.com/more) - Shows you the files on your drive, ordered by size. It can be used to find and remove unused files. 
* [OnyX](https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html) - Multifunction utility to verify disks and files, run cleaning and system maintenance tasks, configure hidden options and more. 
* [Paragon NTFS](https://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/) - Read/write access to NTFS in macOS Sierra.
* [Porting Kit](http://portingkit.com/) - Install Windows® Games inside your Mac. 
* [Sensei](https://sensei.app/) - Sensei is a multi-tool for Mac performance, with features spanning across both hardware and software.
* [SSH Tunnel](https://codinn.com/products/ssh-tunnel/) - Application for managing SSH connections.
* [TG Pro](https://www.tunabellysoftware.com/tgpro/) - Temperature monitoring, fan control & hardware diagnostics to help keep your Mac cool and healthy.
* [Tuxera NTFS](http://www.tuxera.com/products/tuxera-ntfs-for-mac/) - Full read-write compatibility with NTFS-formatted drives on a Mac.
* [Overkill](https://github.com/KrauseFx/overkill-for-mac) - Stop iTunes from opening when you connect your iPhone.
## Gaming Software
* [OpenEmu](http://openemu.org/) - A great video game console emulator, supports many different emulators in a single application. (e.g. Sony PSP, GameBoy, NDS and so on) [ ](https://github.com/OpenEmu/OpenEmu)
* [PPSSPP](https://www.ppsspp.org) - A awesome PSP emulator for any OS you can dream of! [ ](https://github.com/hrydgard/ppsspp)
## Remote Login Software
* [AnyDesk](https://anydesk.com) - Provides Remote access across multiple machines.
* [RealVNC](https://www.realvnc.com) - The original and best software for remote access across desktop and mobile.
* [TeamViewer](https://www.teamviewer.com/en) - Proprietary computer software package for remote control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing and file transfer between computers. 
## Social Networking
* [Chirper](https://arguiot.com/Chirper/) - A simple and tiny menu bar app for Buffer/Twitter that helps you tweet your thoughts without opening anything.
* [Flume](https://flumeapp.com) - A beautiful Instagram experience for your Mac. The free version is good enough if you only want to do the browsing instead of posting.
## QuickLook Plugins [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/quick-look-plugins#readme)
* [QuicklookStephen](https://github.com/whomwah/qlstephen) - Preview plain text files without or with unknown file extension. such as README、INSTALL、Capfile、CHANGELOG...`brew cask install qlstephen`
## Third Party App Markets
If you come across websites offering pirated software or cracks, please post [HERE](https://github.com/jaywcjlove/awesome-mac/issues/17). We love apps, but only authentic ones. :)
* [Setapp](https://setapp.com) - The best apps for Mac in one suite.
#### Package Managers
*Here are some of the major software download sites, there are a number of OSX Mac software sites*
* [Cakebrew](http://www.cakebrew.com) - GUI client for Homebrew. Install, check or remove apps, no command-line needed. [ ](https://github.com/brunophilipe/Cakebrew/)
* [Homebrew Cask](http://caskroom.github.io) - Command line installation manager which extends Homebrew and brings its elegance, simplicity, and speed to Mac OS applications and large binaries alike.  [](https://github.com/caskroom/homebrew-cask)
* [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) - The missing package manager for macOS.  [](https://github.com/Homebrew/brew/)
* [MacPorts](https://www.macports.org/) - Open-source community initiative to design an easy-to-use system for compiling, installing, and upgrading either command-line, X11 or Aqua based open-source software on the Mac OS X operating system.  [](https://github.com/macports/)
* [MacUpdate Desktop](https://www.macupdate.com/) - Simplifies finding, buying and installing apps for your Mac.
## Mac App Download Sites
*Here are some of the major software download sites, there are a number of OSX Mac software sites*
### Genuine Sites
* [alternativeTo](http://alternativeto.net/) - Also a very nice community. If you are looking for some alternative apps **FOR** Windows or another platform, check this site.
* [Slant](https://www.slant.co) - I personally recommend this. This is a platform where you can compare apps side-by-side, you might get an idea by seeing other users recommendations. Please contribute if you find an application from this list!
* Also, [Quora](https://www.quora.com/), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com), you know the drill.
* App Shopper：
* MacUpdate：
* Other sites like [MacStories](https://www.macstories.net/), [LifeHacker](http://lifehacker.com/), [ProductHunt](https://www.producthunt.com/topics/mac) are great resources.
### Pirated software download site blacklist
*Refuse piracy from me. Software vendors can go to these places rights.*
* AppKed：~~`http://www.macbed.com`~~
* Softasm：~~`https://softasm.com/`~~
## Podcasts
* [Mac Power Users](https://www.relay.fm/mpu) - Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests.  [](https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/mac-power-users/id458066753)
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