LM Studio
macOSDownload language models and explore local AI conversations and developer integrations.
PricingSee developer plans
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
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LM Studio
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Explore downloaded language models, local conversations, and developer integrations. Check current requirements, settings, and licensing with the developer.
PLATFORMmacOS
USE CASELocal models
REVIEW STATUSSource-based
PRICINGSee developer
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brew install --cask lm-studio
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Zed Editor
macOSAn open-source code editor for programming projects, with optional AI features.
PricingEditor + optional paid services
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Raycast
macOSAn extendable launcher that brings apps, commands, and workflow shortcuts to your keyboard.
PricingFree and paid plans
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Obsidian
macOS · iPhone / iPadConnect notes and ideas in a personal knowledge base built around local Markdown files.
PricingCore app + optional paid services
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Krita
macOSAn open-source digital painting application for illustrations and creative projects.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Runestone
iPhone / iPadA text editor for iPhone and iPad with syntax highlighting and customizable editing tools.
PricingFree + Premium purchase
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Maccy
macOSA keyboard-focused, open-source clipboard history manager for macOS.
PricingSee official download options
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
MacWhisper
macOSExplore audio transcription on Mac. Check the developer for current models, plans, and processing options.
PricingSee developer plans
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Stats
macOSAn open-source system monitor that brings Mac resource information to the menu bar.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Rectangle
macOSMove and resize Mac windows using keyboard shortcuts and screen-edge snap areas. Current releases support macOS 14 or later.
PricingFree / open source; separate paid Pro app
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
CotEditor
macOSA Mac plain-text editor with syntax highlighting, regular-expression search, split panes, and scripting support. Check the developer for current macOS requirements.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Joplin
macOS · iPhone / iPadOrganize Markdown notes, to-do lists, and attachments in notebooks on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with optional synchronization services.
PricingFree / open source; optional paid Joplin Cloud
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
IINA
macOSPlay video and audio on Mac with subtitles, playlists, Picture in Picture, and customizable playback controls.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
LocalSend
macOS · iPhone / iPadShare files and text between nearby devices over your local network, with apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other platforms.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
NetNewsWire
macOS · iPhone / iPadFollow RSS feeds from blogs and news sites on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with folders, starred articles, and optional synchronization services.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
HandBrake
macOSConvert existing videos into MP4, MKV, or WebM files on Mac, with encoding presets and controls for video, audio, and subtitles.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Audacity
macOSRecord, edit, and export audio on Mac, with support for multiple audio formats, effects plugins, and frequency analysis.
PricingFree / open source; optional third-party paid plugins
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
AltTab
macOSSwitch between individual Mac windows with visual previews and customizable keyboard shortcuts, including minimized windows and windows on other Spaces.
PricingFree core features / open source; optional paid Pro features
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
KeepingYouAwake
macOSKeep your Mac awake from the menu bar for a chosen duration or while activated, with an option to stop when the battery runs low. MacBook lids must remain open.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Cyberduck
macOSBrowse and transfer files between your Mac, remote servers, and cloud storage using SFTP, WebDAV, S3, and other supported services.
PricingFree / open source; optional donation or paid store version
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Hammerspoon
macOSAutomate Mac workflows with Lua scripts that connect keyboard shortcuts and system events to window, application, and device controls. Requires writing a configuration script.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Transmission
macOSDownload and share files through BitTorrent on Mac, with transfer speed limits, watch directories, and an optional web interface.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Espanso
macOSExpand typed shortcuts into reusable text snippets, dates, and templates across Mac apps, with file-based configuration and optional scripts or community packages.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
GIMP
macOSRetouch photos, compose images, and create artwork on Mac with the GNU Image Manipulation Program. Official downloads include Apple silicon and Intel builds.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Skim
macOSRead and annotate PDFs on Mac with highlights, notes, reference snapshots, and tools for navigating scientific papers.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
iTerm2
macOSA terminal application for Mac with split panes, search, profiles, and configurable shortcuts for command-line workflows.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
balenaEtcher
macOSFlash operating-system images to USB drives and SD cards from Mac, with a workflow for selecting an image, choosing a target, and validating the write. Flashing erases the target drive.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
OBS Studio
macOSRecord video and stream live from Mac using configurable scenes, screen and camera sources, audio mixing, and keyboard shortcuts.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
Sequel Ace
macOSManage MySQL and MariaDB databases from Mac with a graphical interface for connections, queries, and browsing database content.
PricingFree / open source
Editorial statusSource-based introduction
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