Open Source macOS Tools
macOS is a desktop operating system used on Mac computers, with a graphical interface, built-in applications, and support for command-line workflows. Open source software for macOS helps users customize how they work, manage windows and menus, create or edit media, and add utilities that address needs not covered by default tools. Some applications also support other operating systems, while others are designed specifically around macOS features.
The catalog includes productivity apps, system utilities, window managers, media tools, developer software, and command-line programs. When choosing a tool, check its license, recent maintenance, compatibility with your macOS version, hardware and permission requirements, and integration with the apps or workflows you already use. These tools can be useful to everyday users, developers, creators, and administrators seeking greater control, transparency, or customization.
32 repositories · updated October 12, 2026
FinderSearch: Browse Mac Files with Fuzzy Search
FinderSearch is a native macOS file browser that combines folder browsing and file management with fast, local fuzzy filename search. It is aimed at Mac users who want a dedicated search-and-browse workflow, and requires macOS 15 or later.
NewHealth 40/100
fsearch: Find Files and Search Their Contents on macOS
fsearch is a macOS file-search tool that combines typo-tolerant filename lookup with indexed search inside files. It offers a CLI, a small shared-index daemon, and a Rust crate for local workflows.
NewHealth 47/100
vphone-cli: Run a Virtual iPhone on Apple Silicon
vphone-cli runs iOS virtual machines on physical Apple Silicon Macs using Apple's Virtualization.framework and PCC research virtual machines. It is aimed at security researchers, reverse engineers, and developers who need a controllable iOS guest for testing or automation.
ActiveHealth 80/100
MacOS-MCP: Automate macOS with AI Agents
MacOS-MCP is a Python MCP server that lets AI agents interact with macOS apps and interfaces through accessibility controls and system tools. It suits developers building desktop workflows, with macOS permissions and careful security review required.
ActiveHealth 62/100
helium: A Privacy-Focused Chromium Web Browser
Helium is a Chromium-based browser focused on privacy, unbiased ad-blocking, and a simpler browsing experience. It is aimed at people who want Chromium compatibility without extra browser clutter.
ActiveHealth 88/100
Recordly: Create and Edit Polished Screen Demo Videos
Recordly is a desktop screen recorder and editor for creating polished walkthroughs, product demos, and other short videos. It combines recording, timeline edits, cursor and webcam styling, and MP4 or GIF export across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
ActiveHealth 74/100
palmier-pro: Edit Video with AI on macOS
Palmier Pro is a Swift-native macOS video editor that combines timeline editing with generative AI and MCP access for AI agents. It suits creators who want to generate or edit media alongside agent-assisted workflows on Apple Silicon.
ActiveHealth 65/100
REAL-Video-Enhancer: Interpolate and Upscale Videos
A desktop video-processing app for interpolating frames, upscaling, decompressing, and denoising video on Windows, Linux, and macOS. It offers several inference backends for different GPU hardware.
ActiveHealth 34/100
OpenLogi: Configure Logitech Devices Locally
OpenLogi is a Rust desktop app and CLI for configuring Logitech mice, keyboards, lights, and webcams over HID++ and UVC. It offers local configuration without an account or telemetry, with support for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
NewHealth 70/100
Deck: Manage Clipboard History on macOS
Deck is a native macOS clipboard manager that keeps a searchable history of copied text, images, files, and more. It combines local-first storage with automation and privacy controls, for people who want a keyboard-driven clipboard workflow on their Mac.
QuietHealth 36/100
AeroSpace: Tile and Manage macOS Windows from the Keyboard
AeroSpace is an i3-inspired tiling window manager for macOS, aimed at keyboard-focused users who prefer text configuration and command-line control. It provides its own virtual workspaces and multi-monitor window management without requiring SIP to be disabled.
ActiveHealth 44/100
xtool: Build and Deploy iOS Apps Across Platforms
xtool provides a SwiftPM-based workflow for building, signing, and installing iOS apps without relying on Xcode on every development machine. It is aimed at Swift developers who want to work from Linux, Windows, or macOS and interact with Apple Developer Services programmatically.
ActiveHealth 58/100