Over the years, I have curated a collection of useful apps, tools, utilities, and shortcuts that have improved my day-to-day workflow. I'm now sharing my list with the community, hoping that it will benefit others just as much as it has benefited me. Whether you're a developer, designer, or simply an enthusiastic Mac user, these resources are handpicked and might help you maximize the potential of your macOS setup.
Feel free to explore this curated collection and discover the tools that align with your needs. To provide you with a clearer understanding of their appearance, I have included screenshots for some of the apps. Simply click on the arrow icon to expand the section and view them. As technology evolves, I will continue to update this list as well.
= App Store
= Open source
= Free / Free tier available
Spotify
- Music streaming platform that offers access to millions of songs, and podcasts from various artists and creators worldwide.
Insomnia
- API testing and design platform that offers a user-friendly interface to create, debug, and explore APIs effortlessly.
Postman
- API development and testing platform that simplifies the process of designing, documenting, and troubleshooting APIs.
Sourcetree
- Comprehensive Git GUI client that provides a visual interface for managing and navigating Git repositories with ease.
Visual Studio Code
- Powerful and extensible source code editor with a wide range of features and extensions.
Node Version Manager - Quickly install and use different versions of node via the command line.
Sequel Pro - Powerful database management tool that allows the interaction with MySQL databases through a user-friendly interface.
Mounty - Re-mount write-protected NTFS volumes in read-write mode.
HEIC Converter
- Easily convert HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) files to widely compatible formats like JPEG or PNG.
ImageOptim
- Optimizes and reduces the file size of images without compromising their quality, making them more efficient.
Shrink Me
- Drag and drop image compression tool designed for JPG, PNG, WEBP, and SVG formats (disclaimer: I'm the creator).
Spark
- Feature-rich email client that offers intelligent email organization, smart notifications, and advanced productivity features.
Bartender - Allows you to organize and customize your menu bar icons for improved productivity and a cleaner desktop experience.
Vetero
- Stay informed and prepared for any weather conditions with updates delivered straight to your menu bar.
Apple Notes
- Native note-taking app for creating and organizing text, drawings, checklists, and syncing them across devices.
Notion
- All-in-one workspace platform that allows users to create and organize notes, documents, databases, tasks, and more.
QuickGPT
- Easily access ChatGPT from the menu bar, Dock, or using a keyboard shortcut.
Raycast
- Unified command center, enabling users to efficiently navigate and execute tasks across various applications.
AppCleaner
- Thoroughly remove unwanted apps and associated files from your system, ensuring a complete uninstallation process.
Transmission
- A Fast, Easy and Free P2P Client.
Bitwarden - Secure password manager that helps you store, generate, and auto-fill passwords across multiple devices and platforms.
The Unarchiver - Efficient decompression tool that supports a wide range of archive formats (e.g. rar, zip).
HandBrake
- Video transcoder that allows to convert and compress videos into various formats while offering extensive options.
IINA
- Elegant media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats with a user-friendly and minimalist interface.
tinyMediaManager - Media tool to organize and rename your movies and TV shows, while also fetching metadata and artwork.
Display Maid - Allows you to save and restore window locations based on your display configuration or user created profiles.
Rectangle
- Move and resize windows using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas.
Show hidden files
- Open finder and press the commands: CMD + SHIFT + . to show hidden files. Repeat to hide them again.
Copy/Paste without formatting - Copy any text and paste it anywhere without formatting by pressing CMD + OPTION + SHIFT + V.
Simple screenshot - Press: CMD + SHIFT + 4 and mark the area you want to screenshot. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
Video recording - Press: CMD + SHIFT + 5 to open the systems internal video recording tool. The recordings will be saved to your desktop.
Starship - Minimal, blazing-fast, and infinitely customizable prompt for any shell.
Atom dark theme - A theme that mimics the native One Dark Theme made by the Atom team.
axe DevTools
- Comprehensive web accessibility testing capabilities, helping identify and resolve accessibility issues to ensure an inclusive user experience.
Testing Playground
- Helps you find the best queries to select elements for the open-source Testing-Library family.
Adblock Plus - Block intrusive advertisements, banners, and pop-ups while browsing the internet, enhancing the overall web browsing experience.
Super Agent - Fills out cookie consent forms based on your preferences, saving you time and letting you take control of your privacy.
React Developer Tools - Inspect the React component hierarchies in the Chrome Developer Tools.
9to5mac - Technology news website that offers timely and comprehensive coverage of Apple-related news, rumors, product reviews, and insights for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
MacRumors - Provides Apple enthusiasts with up-to-date news, rumors, product information, and discussions about Apple devices, software updates, and the overall tech ecosystem.
r/MacApps - Is a one stop shop for all things related to macOS apps - featuring app showcases, news, updates, sales, discounts and even freebies.
Your contribution to this list is highly appreciated! If you have any suggestions for useful macOS software, code tools, shortcuts, or utilities, please open a pull request :)
This project is licensed under the CC0 License.