macOS apps and system utilities
This slice covers GUI apps, desktop security tools, macOS automation, networking, monitoring, fonts, and cloud desktop helpers.
Browsers and communication apps
| Tool | Source | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|
| Dia, Brave | cask | daily browsers |
| Chrome | cask | personal browsing |
| Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp | cask | chat/communication apps |
| Google Drive, Remember The Milk, Raindrop.io | cask | sync, task, and bookmark workflows |
macOS automation and app control
| Tool | Source | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|
hammerspoon | cask | desktop automation and Hyper-key workflows |
karabiner-elements | cask | keyboard remapping |
jordanbaird-ice | cask | menu bar management |
shottr | cask | screenshots |
fileicon, duti | brew | custom app icons and file associations |
blueutil, blueutil-tui, humble-explorer | brew / uv | Bluetooth control/exploration |
Desktop security and inspection
| Tool | Source | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|
1password-cli | cask | secret/SSH integration |
blockblock, knockknock, lulu, oversight, reikey | cask | macOS security/inspection utilities |
mullvad-vpn, anydesk | cask | personal networking/remote access |
lemmeknow, gpg-tui, gpgme, pinentry-mac, pass, prs | brew | secret detection, GPG/pass workflows |
Monitoring and networking
| Tool | Source | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|
btop, pstree, procs, cpulimit, killport, rip | brew | local process/system inspection |
gping, dug, ddgr, wget, domain-check, rustnet, whosthere, localports | brew | network diagnostics, web search, local port inspection |
magic-wormhole, dra | brew | file transfer and release downloads |
Fonts and desktop visuals
| Tool | Source | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|
| Fira Code, Fira Code Nerd Font, Hack Nerd Font, JetBrains Mono Nerd Font, Symbols Nerd Font | cask | terminal/editor glyph coverage |
appcleaner, vlc, losslesscut, obs, obs-backgroundremoval | cask | desktop cleanup/media/recording |