General Tools

32 apps

General tools is a mixed set of utilities that do not belong to one larger category: image upscaling, writing disk images to USB drives, display settings, app update checks and website wallpapers. Treat it as a place to browse when you need a fix for one specific annoyance.

Upscayl upscales images with local AI models, and Etcher flashes OS images to SD cards and USB drives. Latest checks whether installed apps from any source are up to date, and Plash sets a website as your desktop wallpaper. DevToysMac collects developer helpers such as formatters and encoders in one app. Many entries are free and open source, so check update frequency.

AirServerairserver.comMost advanced screen mirroring software receiver for Mac, PC and Xbox One.Cadrancadranapp.comRenders 22 customizable clock faces on your Mac desktop wallpaper and screensaver.DNS Optimizerappecosys.comA DNS changer and performance‑benchmarking tool for Apple devices (macOS & iOS).FreeApp StoreDevKnifedevknife.appA native Mac app for dozens of daily dev tasks, from network scans to JSON formatting.DevToysMacObuchiYuki/DevToysMac9.2kOffline toolbox that helps developers in daily tasks.Open sourceFreearchivedDevUtils.appdevutils.comDeveloper toolbox for formatting, converting, and debugging everyday data.Open sourceFreeApp StoreDeskmarkapps.apple.comAdd watermarks to the desktop, ideal for recording videos.App StoreEtcherbalena.io34.5kFlash OS images to SD cards & USB drives, safely and easily.Open sourceFreeupdated 2d agoEquinoxrlxone/Equinox2.1kCreate dynamic wallpapers for macOS.Open sourceFreeApp Storeupdated 20d agoHTTrackhttrack.comUseful tool for downloading a whole website and offline browsing.FreeLatestmangerlahn/Latest4.8kA tiny app that checks if all your apps from any source are up to date.Open sourceFreeupdated 3mo agoLiftofffirstfu/Liftoff35Open-source Launchpad replacement with live window previews, window-title search, and one-click folder organizing.Open sourceFreeupdated todayLungosindresorhus.comPrevent your Mac from going to sleep.App StoreLaunchNextRoversX/LaunchNext3.1kClassic Launchpad experience, relive old macOS.Open sourceFreeupdated 11d agollo-rainlo.cafeCreate a customizable rain over your desktop and apps, with splash over the dock.Memomemo-app.netSimple and elegant app. Unlock memos even more quickly using Touch ID.FreeApp StoreNifroPathGao/Nifro11Turn websites into configurable desktop wallpapers, with separate views for each display.Open sourceFreeupdated 5d agoNuminumi.ioBeautiful calculator app for Mac.FreeNextDNSnextdns.ioThe new firewall for the modern Internet.FreeApp StoreOpenDisplayopendisplay.app5.6kUse a spare iPhone or iPad as a second display for your Mac, wired (USB) or over WiFi, with touch input.Open sourceFreeupdated 1d agoPhosphenekagerou.glass888Use any video as your macOS wallpaper on the desktop and the lock screen, picked directly from System Settings.Open sourceFreeupdated 1d agoPlashsindresorhus.com4kMake any website your desktop wallpaper.Open sourceFreeApp Storeupdated 11mo agoremjasonjmcghee/rem2.5kAn open source approach to locally record and enable searching everything you view on your Mac.Open sourceFreeupdated 2y agoRewindrewind.aiSearchable history of your screen and audio activity.SlowQuitAppsdteoh/SlowQuitApps1.2kAn OS X app that adds a global delay of 1 second to the Cmd-Q shortcut.Open sourceFreeupdated 5y agoSpeedinesssindresorhus.comCheck your internet speed.FreeApp StoreUltra TabSaverSwift-open-source/UltraTabSaver292The Open Source Tab Manager for SafariOpen sourceFreeupdated 6y agoUpscaylupscayl/upscayl50.6kFree and open-source AI image upscaling tool.Open sourceFreeupdated 10d agoVidwallapps.apple.com127Easily import MP4/MOV videos as system wallpapers and lock screen animations.Open sourceFreeupdated 1mo agoWWaifuXjipika.github.io1.5kOpen-source ACG app for wallpapers, animated backgrounds, and anime videos.Open sourceFreeupdated todayCapsLockNoDelaygkpln3/CapsLockNoDelay1kRemoves caps-lock key activation delay for fast typers.Open sourceFreeupdated 1y agoSeodisiasseodisias.comSEO crawler that audits sites for technical issues and optimization opportunities.Free

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