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dutkiewiczmaciej/MakLock

Free, open-source macOS app that locks applications with Touch ID, Apple Watch, and trusted Wi-Fi. The only open-source app locker for macOS.

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2026-04-16
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2 list mentions
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2026-02-19
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MIT
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Lcharvol/Claude-God

🖥️ macOS menu bar app to monitor your Claude AI usage in real-time — 📊 quota tracking, 🌙 peak/off-peak indicator, ⚡ session costs, 🔥 burn rate predictions, 📈 usage heatmaps, 💰 ROI analytics, 🧩 desktop widget, and 👥 multi-account support

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2026-08-04
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2026-03-10
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momenbasel/ConsoleMini

Turn a Mac mini into a living-room retro/PS console - beautiful big-picture launcher (Electron + React)

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2026-07-18
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3 list mentions
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2026-04-22
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MIT
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3 open
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0
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momenbasel/puresnitch

Free, open-source application firewall for macOS. Little Snitch alternative with zero telemetry. Native SwiftUI world map, rules manager, DNS over HTTPS, pf-based blocking. Signed, notarized, MIT licensed.

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2026-08-10
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2 list mentions
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2026-05-23
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MIT
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4 open
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7
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9 commits
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yaroshevych/desktopctl

GPU-accelerated CLI tool for AI agents, to control computer via screen, mouse, and keyboard.

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2026-08-01
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2026-03-10
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MIT
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hcmhcs/screenTranslate

Screen translation app for macOS — select any area, get instant translation. On-device by default with Apple Vision OCR + Apple Translation.

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2026-08-12
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2 list mentions
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2026-03-02
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GPL-3.0
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2 open
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8
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jaywcjlove/vidwall-hub

Vidwall Hub is a tool that allows you to easily import videos (mp4, mov) into the system wallpaper service and use them as lock screen animations in System Settings.

Updated
2026-07-17
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2 list mentions
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2025-09-27
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Unknown
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3 open
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1
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24 commits
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theDanButuc/Claude-Usage-Monitor

A native macOS menu bar app that shows your Claude.ai usage at a glance — colour-coded icon, live counter, reset timer. No API key needed.

Updated
2026-07-21
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2 list mentions
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2026-03-22
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MIT
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4 open
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7
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69 commits
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larryxiao/openquack

Voice dictation menu-bar app for macOS. Press a hotkey, speak, transcript appears at the cursor. Whisper runs locally via WhisperKit on Apple Silicon — no audio, text, or telemetry leaves your Mac. MIT, Swift.

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2026-07-23
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2 list mentions
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2026-04-05
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MIT
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12 open
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6
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222 commits
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craigjbass/clearancekit

ClearanceKit intercepts file-system access events on macOS and enforces per-process access policies.

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2026-08-05
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2026-01-26
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umutcetinkaya/live-translator

Real-time system audio translation for macOS — translate any audio (YouTube, podcasts, meetings) live on screen with OpenAI or Google Gemini. On-device speech recognition; optional low-latency realtime mode.

Updated
2026-07-28
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2 list mentions
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2026-03-30
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MIT
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0 open
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ateymoori/lyricglow

Real-time synced lyrics for Spotify & Apple Music in your macOS menu bar. Word-by-word karaoke highlighting, lyrics translation into 43 languages with RTL support, artist metadata and album art. Free, open source, private — no account needed.

Updated
2026-08-10
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3 list mentions
First commit
2025-10-07
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MIT
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3 open
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3
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AwalTerminal/Awal-terminal

LLM-native terminal emulator for macOS — AI components, multi-provider profiles, voice input, Metal GPU rendering

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2026-04-15
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2 list mentions
First commit
2026-03-04
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MIT
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2 open
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3
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419 commits
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sane-apps/SaneClip

Privacy-first clipboard manager for macOS. Local-only history, snippets, smart paste, and Touch ID protection.

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Updated
2026-08-07
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3 list mentions
First commit
2026-01-18
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NOASSERTION
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0 open
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2
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514 commits
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sane-apps/SaneClick

Finder context menu automation for macOS. Run scripts on selected files with a right-click.

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Updated
2026-08-03
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3 list mentions
First commit
2026-01-19
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NOASSERTION
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1 open
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1
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257 commits
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manasecurity/mana-security-app

macOS vulnerability management for individuals

Updated
2023-01-07
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2 list mentions
First commit
2021-11-26
License
MIT
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15 open
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1
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7 commits
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reg2005/langSwitcher

⌨️ Open-source keyboard layout text converter for macOS — fix text typed in wrong layout. Double-Shift hotkey, 5 layouts, greedy line detection, menu bar app.

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Updated
2026-03-01
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2 list mentions
First commit
2026-02-28
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MIT
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6 open
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3
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46 commits
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tseylerd/MaskThis

Mac app that masks private information in clipboard and replaces it with placeholders

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2026-03-13
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2 list mentions
First commit
2025-12-08
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Apache-2.0
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2 open
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0
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95 commits
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sane-apps/SaneHosts

Modern, profile-based hosts file manager for macOS. Block ads, trackers, and distractions with ease.

AI dev
Updated
2026-08-03
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3 list mentions
First commit
2026-01-19
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NOASSERTION
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2 open
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0
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263 commits
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Punshnut/macos-dimly

a lightweight macOS menu‑bar switch for external monitors - instantly mute glare with fast blackout or true DDC/CI sleep, plus per‑display toggles.

Updated
2026-08-03
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2 list mentions
First commit
2026-01-28
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MIT
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1 open
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0
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110 commits
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varie-ai/convoker

Type an app name, press Enter, all its windows come to you. Per-app window control, app launcher, and workspace management for macOS.

Updated
2026-03-16
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2026-03-01
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MIT
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0 open
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1
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13 commits
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mikusnuz/nudge

A free, open-source macOS window manager. Magnet-compatible keyboard shortcuts + drag-snap.

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2026-08-04
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First commit
2026-03-21
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MIT
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rewhex/better-launchpad

A smarter, more customizable Launchpad for macOS with fast search.

Updated
2026-05-08
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2 list mentions
First commit
2025-06-17
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Unknown
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2 open
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0
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10 commits
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1989v/muxbar

Native macOS menu bar app — tmux session manager, Keep Awake / closed-lid mode (lid shut, work running), long-running script launcher (OCI polling, capacity wait, backups). Swift + SwiftUI.

Updated
2026-06-03
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2 list mentions
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2026-04-17
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MIT
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0 open
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0
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