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   Drive any macOS app in the background without stealing the cursor▲192

   Hi HN, Francesco from Cua here. I hacked this project together last weekend, inspired by the Codex Computer-Use release and lessons learned from deploying GUI-operating agents for our customers. The main problem: when a UI automation process controls a desktop app today, it usually takes over the human’s session. Your cursor moves, keyboard focus gets stolen, windows jump to the front, and you have to stop working until the agent is done. That is why we have historically avoided encouraging users to run these processes directly on their host machine, instead relying on VMs or GUI containers…

   Apr 2026 · github.com

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   Slacker▲76

   Never show up as idle on Slack, Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc

   2020

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   DeskMinder▲623

   Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

   2025

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   MacQuit▲107

   Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar

   Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com

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   Monocle 3.0 for macOS▲412

   Noise-cancelling for your  screen now with cursor shake

   Dec 2025 · monocle.heyiam.dk

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   Cove for Mac▲82

   Like a save/load game for your work

   Jun 2026 · covemac.app

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   Ajar▲91

   Lid Angle Sync & Keep Awake for AI Agents on Mac

   May 2026 · parcse.com

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   Key Click Pro▲108

   Track mouse clicks & keystrokes in your macOS status bar

   2023

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   Tine▲79

   An AI desktop cursor that does the work for you

   Jun 2026

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    Drift▲76

    Scroll on a isolated window while waiting for AI responses

    Feb 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com

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    Autotimer▲108

    Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar

    2018

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    MacMonitor▲106

    Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · github.com

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    Agents Never Sleep▲90

    Got tired of reaching for the terminal to caffeinate my mac and tweaking system settings Now got a new friend in my menubar Enjoy!

    16d ago · agentsneversleep.app

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    The Ultimate Mouse Mover▲133

    Keep your computer in 'work' mode without touching the mouse

    2021

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    NotchPrompt▲137

    The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.

    Feb 2026 · notch.aliarain.com

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    AgentQuartz▲94

    Claude & Cursor usage in your macOS menu bar

    Jul 2026 · agentquartz.vercel.app

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    Tabnxt▲76

    AI tab manager that suspends background RAM hogs

    Jun 2026 · tabnxt.space

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    Apps Tracker▲72

    Automate your time tracking

    2022

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    Wobble▲83

    Remote working made easy

    2022

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    Wakeout for Mac▲88

    Native Mac app that keeps you active, healthy and happy

    2021

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    Side Reminder▲78

    Access Apple Reminders from your screen edge instanly

    Apr 2026 · sidereminder.com

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    ActiveStat▲78

    Performance. Simplified.

    Mar 2026 · lucidbit.app

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    Robata, macOS window selector: put it on the grill▲69

    Hello HN, This is a macOS app that allows you to see all your open windows on each monitor and select the one you want. It also lets you view the current state of things like email or chat windows, terminal processes, and more. You can use "cmd" and the key above the tab key for alt-tab like behaviour. You can also toggle the UI by resting a finger on the corner of your trackpad. I also wrote some dev details here: https://madebyenzo.com/#robata

    2024 · robata.app

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    Timeow▲74

    Active usage time tracker in Mac's menu bar

    2022

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