Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Apple Pkl
Configuration that is programmable, scalable & safe
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Apple Pkl launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Github: https://github.com/Arthur-Ficial/apfel
Apr 2026 · apfel.franzai.com · its alternatives →
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Homebrew 6.0.0▲1,481Today, I’m proud to announce Homebrew 6.0.0. The most significant changes since 5.1.0 are a new tap trust security mechanism, the new faster, smaller, default internal Homebrew JSON API, sandboxing on Linux, better defaults informed by our user survey, many brew bundle improvements, improved performance and initial support for macOS 27 (Golden Gate). Happy to discuss any questions here!
Jun 2026 · brew.sh · its alternatives →
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Hi everyone, I built PyXL — a hardware processor that executes a custom assembly generated from Python programs, without using a traditional interpreter or virtual machine. It compiles Python -> CPython Bytecode -> Instruction set designed for direct hardware execution. I’m sharing an early benchmark: a GPIO test where PyXL achieves a 480ns round-trip toggle — compared to 14-25 micro seconds on a MicroPython Pyboard - even though PyXL runs at a lower clock (100MHz vs. 168MHz). The design is stack-based, fully pipelined, and preserves Python's dynamic typing without static type restrictions.…
2025 · runpyxl.com · its alternatives →
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Learn how to make iOS 8 apps in Swift, tutorials by Stanford
2015 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Open source toolset for custom maps in iOS apps
2015 · mapbox.com · its alternatives →
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Find, install, update and remove Mac apps in one click. Thousands of apps in one place. Free and open source.
2023 · aerolite.dev · its alternatives →
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Yes, I know hardly anyone uses Swing anymore. :-) I basically just did it for fun and thought I would share.
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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This is a project I've been working on since the start of Covid-19. I built an app so that I don't have to put data into online tools like JWT debugger, JSON formatter, URL decoder, etc... https://devutils.app The app works entirely offline and is open-source. I'm selling the pre-built version of the app to earn some revenue for my time. If you want to try the app but can't afford the price or don't have XCode to build the app, drop me an email (my profile), I'll be happy to provide you a free build. I would love to hear all the feedback/suggestions. Thanks!
2020 · its alternatives →
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hc is a lightweight framework to develop HomeKit accessories in Go. - brutella/hc
2015 · github.com · its alternatives →
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No gc, No goroutines, Produces small binaries while using the unmodified official go toolchain, and comes with complete Web SDK (generated from w3c/webref). We are building `pcz` to provide a reimagination of Go the language, in an effort to make it suitable for all kinds of programming tasks, and currently you can use it to build efficient web applications in Go using the generated Web SDK (as shown with the live web demo[1]). The journey is just starting, any suggestions? or any critics? [1]: https://primecitizens.github.io/livedemos/10-plat-web/
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Writing about Scala, Play Framework, and startups.
2020 · tanin.nanakorn.com · its alternatives →
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A native macOS tab bar library with split pane support for SwiftUI applications. Features 120fps animations, drag-and-drop tabs, and full keyboard navigation.
Jan 2026 · bonsplit.alasdairmonk.com · its alternatives →
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Lightwell▲262A simple tool for creating native iOS apps on Mac 💻 📲
2018 · stuartkerrs.com · its alternatives →
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A package to build progressive web apps with Go programming language and WebAssembly. - maxence-charriere/go-app
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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I've built many interpreters over the years, and Bolt represents my attempt at building the scripting language I always wanted. This is the first public release, 0.1.0! I've felt like most embedded languages have been moving towards safety and typing over years, with things like Python type hints, the explosive popularity of typescript, and even typing in Luau, which powers one of the largest scripted evironments in the world. Bolt attempts to harness this directly in the lagnauge rather than as a preprocessing step, and reap benefits in terms of both safety and performance. I intend to be…
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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We wrote our inference engine on Rust, it is faster than llama cpp in all of the use cases. Your feedback is very welcomed. Written from scratch with idea that you can add support of any kernel and platform.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Summary of Apple's Swift language written on Playgrounds
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Applite▲127User friendly GUI macOS application for Homebrew Casks
2023 · applite.app · its alternatives →
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A framework for functional types and operations designed to fit naturally into Swift. - mpangburn/FunctionKit
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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MacSentinel▲90Find what’s slowing your Mac then clean it safely
Sep 2026 · sentinel.digital · its alternatives →
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2021 · auxl.io · its alternatives →
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