Here is a list of useful apps for macOS that have been personally tested and recommended. You can customize your personal profile by selecting the apps that best suit your needs. Simply copy the command from the Brew column and paste it into your Terminal.app or add the name of the app into your Brewfile file.
Note: You will need to have Homebrew installed in order to use the commands above. You can install Homebrew by following this guide.
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AdGuard | AdGuard is the best way to get rid of annoying ads and online tracking, and to protect your computer from malware. | brew install --cask "adguard" |
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Alfred | Alfred is an award-winning app for macOS which boosts your efficiency with hotkeys, keywords, text expansion and more. | brew install --cask "alfred" |
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Bitwarden | Bitwarden is a free and open source password management solution for individuals, teams, and business organizations. | brew install --cask "bitwarden" |
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ChronoSync Express | ChronoSync Express is the entry-level version of the popular ChronoSync utility for macOS. | brew install --cask "chronosync-express" |
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Discord | Discord is a cross-platform voice and text chat app designed specifically for gamers. | brew install --cask "discord" |
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Hazel | Hazel watches whatever folders you tell it to, automatically organizing your files according to the rules you create. | brew install --cask "hazel" |
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Iina | IINA is the modern video player for macOS. | brew install --cask "iina" |
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iMovie | iMovie is a video editing software application developed by Apple Inc. | mas install "imovie" |
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iStats Menu | iStat Menus is an advanced system monitor for your menu bar, showing CPU, memory, network, disk usage, temperatures and more. | brew install --cask "istat-menus" |
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iTerm2 | iTerm2 is a replacement for Terminal and the successor to iTerm. | brew install --cask "iterm2" |
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Lyn | Lyn is a lightweight and fast image browser and viewer for macOS. | brew install --cask "lyn" |
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Magnet | Magnet is a window manager for macOS that lets you easily organize multiple windows into tiles on your screen. | brew install --cask "magnet" |
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Micro Snitch | Micro Snitch is an app that alerts you whenever your microphone or camera is activated. | brew install --cask "micro-snitch" |
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Mullvad VPN | Mullvad VPN is a virtual private network service offered by Amagicom AB. | brew install --cask "mullvadvpn" |
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Numbers | Numbers is a spreadsheet application developed by Apple Inc. | mas install "numbers" |
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Pages | Pages is a word processor and page layout application developed by Apple Inc. | mas install "pages" |
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Pixelmator Pro | Pixelmator Pro is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use image editor. | mas install "pixelmator pro" |
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PopClip | PopClip appears when you select text with your mouse on your Mac. | mas install "popclip" |
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Raivo OTP | Raivo OTP is a simple and secure two-factor authentication app for macOS. | mas install "raivo otp" |
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Signal | Signal is a cross-platform encrypted messaging service developed by the Signal Foundation and Signal Messenger. | brew install --cask "signal" |
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Steam | Steam is a digital distribution platform for video games. | brew install --cask "steam" |
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The Unarchiver | The Unarchiver is a small utility that can handle various formats, including RAR, Zip, 7-zip, Tar, Gzip, and Bzip2. | mas install "the unarchiever" |
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TopNotch | TopNotch is an app that makes the Notch of new MacBook disappear. | brew install --cask "topnotch" |
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Tor Browser | Tor is a web browser that allows for anonymous browsing and communication. | brew install --cask "tor-browser" |
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Transmission | Transmission is an open-source BitTorrent client. | brew install --cask "transmission" |
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Transmit | Transmit is a file transfer client that supports a variety of protocols including FTP, SFTP, and Amazon S3. | brew install --cask "transmit" |
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Visual Studio Code | Visual Studio Code is lightweight code editor developed by Microsoft. | brew install --cask "visual-studio-code" |
T.B.D.