there was an app to catalogue your apps, right?

Hi folks. Am I remembering correctly, or just having an elder moment... that I saw an app listed here not too long ago that would scan your apps folder and give you a quick summary that included things like the purpose of each app (which I'd be keen to have), where it came from, other important details, etc?

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ProcessSpy - native macOS process monitor

ProcessSpy UI on macOS 26 Tahoe

Problem: The built-in Activity Monitor is a great tool, but power users often need a lot more information without resorting to complex Terminal commands. ProcessSpy aims to fill this gap.

Comparison: ProcessSpy vs. Activity Monitor: Compared to Activity Monitor, the free version of ProcessSpy includes:

More detailed information, such as Version, Command Line, and Start Time.
Advanced filtering using JavaScript filters.
Multi-property and regex quick-search.
Hierarchy mode with aggregate values (CPU, Resident Memory, Threads).
A mini CPU graph next to each process.
Point-and-click process discovery.
Pause/Resume process and other signals in the context menu
Reveal process and it's open files in Finder
export currently visible processes to JSON

(There are also several other useful features available in the paid tier! See the home page below for more info.)

Pricing: Freemium. Download the feature-rich free version here: [https://process-spy.app](https://process-spy.app/) and use it for as long as you want. You can optionally unlock premium features by purchasing a license ($24.99 lifetime).

What's New:

The UI has evolved to feel more native. Bottom pane content has been moved to the inspector on the right to better utilize vertical screen real estate.
Improved hierarchy view that matches processes using also "Responsible PID" in addition to unix parent.
Process Origin: See exactly which process launched a given app ("Launched By") [Paid feature\].
Auto-expand launchd on startup.
Identification of apps that are not responding.
Ability to change the background style, font size and padding in the main table.
Numerous performance improvements and bug fixes.

Happy monitoring!

— Robert

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I built a window manager that saves your whole desktop, which browser tabs are open, what terminal directories you're in, which editor projects are loaded, and puts it all back with one shortcut. $7.99 one time payment

https://redd.it/1sl8fwt
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What apps have you replaced with native macOS alternatives?

I’ve been trying to gradually replace some of the apps I use daily with more native macOS alternatives.

Not that web apps are bad, but I’ve noticed I personally work better with tools that feel more “at home” on macOS — faster to launch, better keyboard shortcuts, less overhead.

For example, I’ve made a few switches recently:

\- Moved away from Obsidian after running into some rendering inconsistencies that started to bother me over time(switching to bear)

\- Using Safari instead of Chrome/Edge for better performance and system integration

\- Recently tried Zed instead of VSCode — not fully native, but surprisingly fast and lightweight

Still trying to reduce reliance on heavier or browser-based tools where it makes sense.

Curious what others here have replaced — especially for writing, research, or productivity workflows.

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File Arbor — Rule-based file organizer | Free + $24.99 USD Lifetime | macOS & Windows

https://redd.it/1sleqpw
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A Mac app inspired by the feel of classic rhythm games, but for piano

https://redd.it/1sloyt0
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FileMate – simple metadata viewer & editor for macOS

**Problem**

I often need to view and edit file metadata (EXIF, audio tags, etc.). I used to rely on “Any File Info,” but it hasn’t been updated in years and stopped working on Apple Silicon.

macOS “Get Info” is fine for basic info, but it hides most metadata and isn’t great for editing.

**Comparison**

Compared to “Any File Info” and macOS “Get Info”:

* FileMate works on Apple Silicon and is actively maintained
* Shows more detailed metadata (EXIF, audio/video, PDFs)
* Lets you edit common tags and export images without sensitive data (like GPS)

**Pricing**

Free

Mac App Store: [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/filemate-file-metadata-editor/id6761747283?mt=12](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/filemate-file-metadata-editor/id6761747283?mt=12)

Landing page: [https://filemate.homielab.com/](https://filemate.homielab.com/)

https://redd.it/1slvjqs
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Ejectify 2 now available: No more Disk Not Ejected Properly notifications (+ intro discount)

https://redd.it/1sm2zun
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DataSweeper: find out why your Mac is full in 60 seconds. Pay once, use forever.

https://redd.it/1sm7ftg
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