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Dev tools · April 25, 2012

A simple script to help with those abstract Mac application names

Contribute to nathancahill/snippets development by creating an account on GitHub.

A simple script to help with those abstract Mac application names launched on April 25, 2012 with 26 votes, #68 of 446 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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In plain words

This is a GitHub repository for a script designed to clarify abstract Mac application names. It's intended for developers who want to contribute to the nathancahill/snippets project. The tool helps users understand what Mac applications actually do by providing clearer naming or descriptions. It's housed on GitHub and available for collaborative development.

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