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24 alternatives to My Mac OS setup and applications

All the tools and apps any Web Developer should use on a Mac

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. My Mac OS setup and applications launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Create a custom macOS app from a group of websites▲170

   Create custom, lightweight macOS apps from websites - kofigumbs/multi

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Chrome Commands▲105

   Do more with Chrome using commands

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Mac CLi▲226

   OS X command line tools for developers

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   BrewMyMac▲89

   The coolest way to install apps and customize your Mac

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   DesktopApps.fun▲65

   Use your favorite web apps as desktop apps for fun & profit

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hotlist▲148

   Manage your daily todos straight from your Mac menu bar

   2023 · pqina.nl · its alternatives →

7. 7
   MacGap▲166

   Build native OS X apps with web technologies

   2014 · macgapproject.github.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Setapp for iOS▲233

   A curated suite of apps on iPhone and iPad

   2020 · setapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   My wonderful world of macOS▲6

   List of amazing applications and tools

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    GitHub for Mac▲130

    The easiest way to use GitHub on Mac (new update)

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Desktop Fruit▲140

    Curated Mac application designs

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Mac Developer Survey 2021▲79

    Discover the most popular tools & technologies on Mac

    2021 · git-tower.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Fluid▲215

    Turn Your Favorite Web Apps into Real Mac Apps

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Multi▲95

    Create a custom macOS app from a group of websites

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Zenkit Desktop Apps▲90

    Organize your projects and team. Now on Mac, Windows, Linux.

    2018 · zenkit.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Dev Links▲110

    All links a developer would need

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    apps4macs▲17

    Mac apps for devs and powerusers

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Build a Stack▲212

    Find the right software for your business

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    DevUtils▲197

    Developer utilities for macOS

    2020 · devutils.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    One Thing▲138

    Put a single task or goal in your Mac's menu bar

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Firework 2▲130

    Finally, a web apps browser

    2021 · firework.cloud · its alternatives →

22. 22
    An illustration of Web Developer tools in 2018▲130

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Macgyver▲108

    API marketplace for developers by developers

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    DevMyMac▲4

    Easily Setup A Mac for Programming / Development

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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