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2. 2UT
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3. 3
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   Mac menu bar app for quick use of special characters.

   2015

4. 4MA
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   2020 · apps.apple.com

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   2020 · github.com

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   2017

7. 7IM
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   2020 · servicestation.menu

8. 8
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   One Thing▲138

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    2016

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    MenuBarGrid▲171

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    2025

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    The best Latin text generator for OS X

    2014

15. 15
    CharmBar▲134

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    2025

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    My TouchBar My Rules (MTMR)▲153

    Customize your touch bar as you want it

    2018

17. 17MF
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    2021 · messerapp.cc

18. 18
    MenuCopy - View copied text & image▲98

    Clipboard manager in your macOS menu bar

    2025

19. 19
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    Copy paste text globally on your Mac without switching apps.

    2021

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    BetterTouchTool▲130

    Free OS X app to configure custom gestures for your trackpad

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21. 21TO
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    May 2026 · github.com

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    2021

23. 23
    StepGrab▲109

    Turn any Mac task into a step-by-step guide

    Aug 2026 · stepgrab.net

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    Better Clipboard▲88

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