# Awesome Mac

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A curated list of amazingly awesome Mac OS X tools, applications and games.
This repository is inspired by [awesome-php](https://github.com/ziadoz/awesome-php)!

> Note: This repository isn't finished yet. It will be updated from time to time, stay tuned!

## Contributing
Please see [CONTRIBUTING](https://github.com/xyNNN/awesome-mac/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

## Table of Contents
- [Cloud Storages](#cloud-storages)
- [Developer Tools](#developer-tools)
- [E-Mail](#e-mail)
- [FTP Clients](#ftp-clients)
- [Finance](#finance)
- [Games](#games)
- [IDE (Integrated development environment)](#ide-integrated-development-environment)
- [Messaging](#messaging)
- [Organisational](#organisational)
- [Photo and Video](#photo-and-video)
- [Music](#music)
- [Productivity](#productivity)
- [Utilities](#utilities)
- [Security](#security)
- [Text Editors](#text-editors)

## Cloud Storages
*Several data providers who stores your data in the cloud*

* [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/intl/de_de/drive) - A file storage and synchronization service created by Google.
* [iCloud](https://www.icloud.com/) - A file storage and synchronization service powered by Apple.
* [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us) - OneDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to sync files and later access them from a web browser or mobile device from Microsoft.

## Developer Tools
*Several tools to support the work of a developer*

* [Paw](https://luckymarmot.com/paw) - The ultimative REST client for Mac.
* [Postman](https://www.getpostman.com) - Postman helps you develop APIs faster.
* [PSequel](http://www.psequel.com) - A PostgreSQL GUI Tool for Mac OS X.
* [Sequel Pro](http://www.sequelpro.com) - MySQL database management for Mac OS X.

## E-Mail
*Programs which are used to access and manage a user's email*

* [Airmail](http://airmailapp.com) - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone.
* [N1](https://www.nylas.com/n1) - The extensible, open source mail client.
* [Postbox](https://www.postbox-inc.com) - Another powerful Mail Client for Mac.

## FTP Clients
*Applications to connect via several protocols to a server.*

* [Cyberduck](https://cyberduck.io) - Libre FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, S3 & OpenStack Swift client.
* [FileZilla](https://filezilla-project.org) - A fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client.
* [Flow](http://fivedetails.com/flow/) - The Mac's Best FTP + SFTP Client.
* [Transmit](http://www.panic.com/transmit/) - The ultimate Mac OS X FTP + SFTP + S3 app.

## Finance
*Applications to keep an eye on your costs*

* [Banking 4](https://subsembly.com/de/banking.html) - Your banking software for OS X.

## Games
*A list of awesome games which are running smoothly under Mac OS X*

- [Tankist Online](http://github.com/servusDei2018/TankistOnline) - An free, opensource, lightweight, cross-platform and multiplayer 2D tank game.
- [Heroes of the Storm](http://eu.battle.net/heroes) - A MOBA video game developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
- [Hypersomnia](https://github.com/TeamHypersomnia/Hypersomnia) - Competitive top-down shooter with extreme dynamics and pixely nostalgia. Comes with a built-in map Editor.

## IDE (Integrated development environment)
*Software Applications that provides comprehensive facilities for software development.*

* [Android Studio](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html) - Android Studio is the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android platform development.
* [AppCode](https://www.jetbrains.com/objc/) - Swift execution of your bright ideas.
* [CLion](https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/) - intelligent cross-platform C/C++ IDE.
* [Eclipse](https://www.eclipse.org) - A project aiming to provide a universal toolset for development.
* [Intellij IDEA](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/) - The Most Intelligent Java IDE.
* [PhpStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/phpstorm/) - The Most Intelligent PHP IDE.
* [PyCharm](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) - The Most Intelligent Python IDE.
* [RubyMine](https://www.jetbrains.com/ruby/) - The Most Intelligent Ruby and Rails IDE.
* [WebStorm](https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/) - The smartest JavaScript IDE.
* [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) - Excellent multipurpose IDE.

## Messaging
*Apps to communicate with other human beings*

* [ChitChat](https://github.com/stonesam92/ChitChat) - Unofficial Desktop client for WhatsApp.
* [Nimbus](https://github.com/jnordberg/irccloudapp) - Standalone IRCCloud client for OS X.
* [Skype](https://www.skype.com) - Share, message and call across Platforms.
* [Slack](https://slack.com/) - A messaging app for teams.
* [Telegram](https://desktop.telegram.org) - A new era of messaging.
* [Textual](https://www.codeux.com/textual) - The world's most popular application for interacting with IRC on OS X.

## Organisational
*Apps to organize your life like calendars or task lists*

* [HULOG](https://hulog.reichel.dev) - A Mac and iOS app for quickly taking timestamped notes during meetings or oncall incidents.
* [Taskade](https://taskade.com/downloads) - Beautiful task lists, notes and team workspaces on your Mac.

## Photo and Video
*Apps for you to be more creative*

- [Zoommy](http://zoommyapp.com) - Find awesome free stock photos.

## Music
*Apps for listen to your favourite music*

- [Soundnode](http://www.soundnodeapp.com) - An opensource SoundCloud app for desktop.

## Productivity
*Apps to improve your productivity during your day*

- [Cerebro](http://www.cerebroapp.com) - One-input productivity booster.
- [MindMac](https://mindmac.app/) - Feature-rich & privacy-first native ChatGPT app to use OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, OpenRouter all in one place.

## Utilities
*A list of tools to ease up your work with Mac OS X*

* [Alfred](https://www.alfredapp.com/) - Search your Mac and the web effortlessly, and control your Mac using customised actions with the Alfred.
* [Amphetamine](https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12) - Don't let you mac sleep.
* [Android File Transfer](https://www.android.com/filetransfer) - Browse and transfer files upto 4 GB between Mac and Android device.
* [AppCleaner](http://www.freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/) - A small application to thoroughly uninstall unwanted apps.
* [Battery Guardian](https://www.dssw.co.uk/batteryguardian) - Battery Guardian offers an easy way to remember to deplete your MacBook battery. Depleting your battery helps extend the battery's life.
* [BetterTouchTool](https://www.folivora.ai/downloads) - BetterTouchTool is a great, feature packed app that allows you to customize various input devices on your Mac.
* [CleanMyMac](http://cleanmymac.com) - CleanMyMac can helps you to clean your Mac, monitor its health, optimize it for speed, and more.
* [Fluid](http://fluidapp.com) - Turn Your Favorite Web Apps into Real Mac Apps.
* [Garbage Truck](http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/47923/garbage-truck) - Automate emptying of trash on your Mac.
* [HyperDock](https://bahoom.com/hyperdock/) - Windows 7 style preview of open windows/applications and more.
* [iTerm2](https://www.iterm2.com) - A terminal emulator for Mac OS X that does amazing things.
* [Knock](http://www.knocktounlock.com) - Unlock your Mac faster and more securely than ever.
* [MacID](http://macid.co) - Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint.™
* [Onyx](http://www.titanium.free.fr/onyx.html) - The multifunction Utility.
* [Paste](http://pasteapp.me/) - Keep track of your clipboard.
* [Spectacle](http://spectacleapp.com) - Window control with simple and customizable keyboard shortcuts.
* [Kap](https://getkap.co/) - Kap. Capture your screen
* [Muzzle](https://muzzleapp.com) - A simple mac app to silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing.

## Security
*Encryption, Password Manager and other tools for your safety*

* [1Password](https://agilebits.com/onepassword/mac) - A comprehensive password manager.
* [Boxcryptor](https://www.boxcryptor.com) - A tool to encript your sensitive files in your cloud storage.
* [Dashlane](https://www.dashlane.com/) - An another password manager & secure digital wallet.
* [Pareto Security](https://paretosecurity.app/) - A MenuBar app to automatically audit your Mac for basic security hygiene.


## Text Editors
*A type of program used for editing plain text files.*

* [Atom](https://atom.io) - A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.
* [BBEdit](http://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/) - It doesn’t suck.®
* [Coda2](https://panic.com/coda) - Your code for the web.
* [Emacs](https://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/EmacsForMacOS) - Emacs is console based editor and highly customizable.
* [Sublime Text 3](http://www.sublimetext.com/3) - A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose.
* [TextMate](https://macromates.com) - The Missing Editor for Mac OS X.
* [Vim](http://www.vim.org/) - Vim is a highly configurable console based editor aimed at efficient text creation and modification.

## Window/Tiling managers
*A type of background app to let you manage your windows.*

* [Amethyst](https://ianyh.com/amethyst/) - Tiling window manager for macOS along the lines of xmonad.
* [Divvy](https://mizage.com/divvy/) - Window management at its finest.
* [Magnet](https://magnet.crowdcafe.com) - Magnet keeps your workspace organized.
* [Moom](https://manytricks.com/moom/) - Move and zoom windows.
* [Mosaic](https://www.lightpillar.com/mosaic.html) - Optimise your workflow | Save Time | Boost Productivity.
* [Spectacle](https://www.spectacleapp.com) - Move and resize windows with ease.

## Authors

**Philipp Bräutigam**

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