A Native Port of Notepad++ is Now Available for the Mac
I haven't seen this posted yet. A port of Notepad++ is now available at https://notepad-plus-plus-mac.org/ that "is built from the official Notepad++ source code" written in Objective C++ and uses macOS APIs.
Per the website:
>This project is an independent open-source community port of Notepad++ to macOS, started on March 10, 2026. It is distributed as an Apple Developer ID-signed and Apple-notarized Universal Binary, runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1–M5) and Intel Macs, and contains no telemetry, no advertising, and no data collection of any kind. The full source is available at github.com/notepad-plus-plus-mac/notepad-plus-plus-macos
There is support for Notepad++ plugins, but plugins have to be ported.
You can check out the dev's homepage at https://aletik.me
I am not the dev. I learned of this app from a comment on another post and with the number of posts that ask for Notepad++ / Notepad alternatives for the Mac, I thought people might find this useful.
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I haven't seen this posted yet. A port of Notepad++ is now available at https://notepad-plus-plus-mac.org/ that "is built from the official Notepad++ source code" written in Objective C++ and uses macOS APIs.
Per the website:
>This project is an independent open-source community port of Notepad++ to macOS, started on March 10, 2026. It is distributed as an Apple Developer ID-signed and Apple-notarized Universal Binary, runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1–M5) and Intel Macs, and contains no telemetry, no advertising, and no data collection of any kind. The full source is available at github.com/notepad-plus-plus-mac/notepad-plus-plus-macos
There is support for Notepad++ plugins, but plugins have to be ported.
You can check out the dev's homepage at https://aletik.me
I am not the dev. I learned of this app from a comment on another post and with the number of posts that ask for Notepad++ / Notepad alternatives for the Mac, I thought people might find this useful.
https://redd.it/1swjf8r
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Nextpad++ for Mac
Nextpad++ for Mac: Free Native macOS Code Editor and full Notepad++ port
Nextpad++ for Mac is a free, open-source, native macOS code editor and full Notepad++ port for Mac. Universal Binary for Apple Silicon (M1–M5) and Intel Macs. No Wine, no Rosetta, no emulation.
[Lifetime] cyberWriter - markdown, latex, embeds, live html, local AI and note taking- no plugins
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cyberWriter - Native Markdown Power for macOS
A native macOS Markdown editor with live PDF preview, AI workspace, vault support, LaTeX, Mermaid diagrams, and zero external dependencies.
Update on QUICOPY (menu-bar text shortcuts): finally got it working inside Zed and VS Code terminals after a Carbon vs NSEvent rabbit hole
Hey r/macapps. Solo dev here. I built QUICOPY last year because I kept retyping the same AI prompts into ChatGPT every day, and existing text expanders all felt like overkill (TextExpander's abbreviation system, Raycast's launcher trip, etc). I just wanted: press one key, get my text. So I built that.
Posting because I just shipped 1.1 and want to share something I tripped over hard.
The bug that took weeks to figure out
In 1.0, the shortcut would fire perfectly in Notes, Mail, Slack, Chrome, but quietly do nothing inside Zed's built-in terminal. Same in VS Code's integrated terminal. No error, just silence.
It turns out macOS's
The fix was moving shortcut capture upstream to
Full technical write-up if anyone's into this kind of thing:
https://www.quicopy.com/blog/macos-shortcut-dispatch-zed
Other 1.1 changes
- Paste delivery rewritten to be robust when the foreground app draws its own text UI (Edit menu missing? still works)
- Small fix: pressing a bound shortcut while my own popover was visible no longer shows a harmless-but-ugly error toast
Comparison
- vs TextExpander: no abbreviation codes to memorize, one keypress vs
typing a trigger. $9.99 lifetime instead of $40/year subscription.
- vs Raycast snippets: no launcher step, one keypress vs three (open, type, Enter).
- vs macOS System Settings shortcuts: works in any app including sandboxed Electron and editor-embedded terminals.
Pricing
- $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial, or
- $9.99 one-time lifetime purchase
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/quicopy/id6761418490
Happy to talk about the Carbon to NSEvent migration, why I went with AppleScript System Events for paste delivery instead of CGEvent (sandbox blocks the latter, wrote about that too if anyone's curious), or just take whatever questions you have.
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Hey r/macapps. Solo dev here. I built QUICOPY last year because I kept retyping the same AI prompts into ChatGPT every day, and existing text expanders all felt like overkill (TextExpander's abbreviation system, Raycast's launcher trip, etc). I just wanted: press one key, get my text. So I built that.
Posting because I just shipped 1.1 and want to share something I tripped over hard.
The bug that took weeks to figure out
In 1.0, the shortcut would fire perfectly in Notes, Mail, Slack, Chrome, but quietly do nothing inside Zed's built-in terminal. Same in VS Code's integrated terminal. No error, just silence.
It turns out macOS's
RegisterEventHotKey (Carbon, from 2001) doesn't fire when the frontmost app consumes the key event itself, which is exactly what self-drawn terminal UIs do. Zed, VS Code's integrated terminal, Ghostty's embedded modes, all fall in this bucket. iTerm2 and Warp don't, which is why nobody complained about them.The fix was moving shortcut capture upstream to
NSEvent.addGlobalMonitorForEvents. Works regardless of whether the frontmost app consumes the event. Sounds obvious in hindsight; took me a long time to find.Full technical write-up if anyone's into this kind of thing:
https://www.quicopy.com/blog/macos-shortcut-dispatch-zed
Other 1.1 changes
- Paste delivery rewritten to be robust when the foreground app draws its own text UI (Edit menu missing? still works)
- Small fix: pressing a bound shortcut while my own popover was visible no longer shows a harmless-but-ugly error toast
Comparison
- vs TextExpander: no abbreviation codes to memorize, one keypress vs
typing a trigger. $9.99 lifetime instead of $40/year subscription.
- vs Raycast snippets: no launcher step, one keypress vs three (open, type, Enter).
- vs macOS System Settings shortcuts: works in any app including sandboxed Electron and editor-embedded terminals.
Pricing
- $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial, or
- $9.99 one-time lifetime purchase
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/quicopy/id6761418490
Happy to talk about the Carbon to NSEvent migration, why I went with AppleScript System Events for paste delivery instead of CGEvent (sandbox blocks the latter, wrote about that too if anyone's curious), or just take whatever questions you have.
https://redd.it/1swp5jj
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QUICOPY
The macOS Global Shortcut That Won't Fire in Zed
Carbon's RegisterEventHotKey quietly fails in self-drawn terminals. Here's the fix.
NauticPlayer - I couldn't find a native Mac player that showed exact waveforms, so I built my own.
[White Theme](https://preview.redd.it/7h6rfntcunxg1.jpg?width=1124&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5318d5b2cf3835f87cbdc655169a56685032e13)
Hi r/macapps,
**The Problem:** I needed an audio player where I could actually "see" the music—specifically, a clear waveform display to instantly spot where a song's breakdown is, when the main drop hits, or exactly where the bass comes in. Traditional players hide this structure, and the ones that do show it are often bloated Electron apps. I wanted something fast and 100% native to analyze the structure of my tracks at a glance.
**Comparison:**
* **IINA / Swinsian / VLC:** Excellent everyday media players, but they lack a detailed, real-time waveform view necessary for reading energy shifts and identifying specific musical moments (drops, breakdowns).
**What NauticPlayer offers:** It sits right in the middle. It gives you the visual precision of a professional tool (along with a powerful double-deck audio engine for seamless automixing) but packed into a clean, minimalist UI. It’s built entirely with Swift, AVFoundation, and AVAudioEngine. Because it uses zero Electron, it flies on Apple’s architecture, running ultra-smoothly, even on the Apple A18 Pro processors.
**Pricing:**
* **$19.99 One-time purchase**
* **Link:** [https://player.nauticstudio.xyz](https://player.nauticstudio.xyz)
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[White Theme](https://preview.redd.it/7h6rfntcunxg1.jpg?width=1124&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5318d5b2cf3835f87cbdc655169a56685032e13)
Hi r/macapps,
**The Problem:** I needed an audio player where I could actually "see" the music—specifically, a clear waveform display to instantly spot where a song's breakdown is, when the main drop hits, or exactly where the bass comes in. Traditional players hide this structure, and the ones that do show it are often bloated Electron apps. I wanted something fast and 100% native to analyze the structure of my tracks at a glance.
**Comparison:**
* **IINA / Swinsian / VLC:** Excellent everyday media players, but they lack a detailed, real-time waveform view necessary for reading energy shifts and identifying specific musical moments (drops, breakdowns).
**What NauticPlayer offers:** It sits right in the middle. It gives you the visual precision of a professional tool (along with a powerful double-deck audio engine for seamless automixing) but packed into a clean, minimalist UI. It’s built entirely with Swift, AVFoundation, and AVAudioEngine. Because it uses zero Electron, it flies on Apple’s architecture, running ultra-smoothly, even on the Apple A18 Pro processors.
**Pricing:**
* **$19.99 One-time purchase**
* **Link:** [https://player.nauticstudio.xyz](https://player.nauticstudio.xyz)
https://redd.it/1swtjgs
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ProToys — 14 utilities in one app
https://reddit.com/link/1swxmz1/video/lnkhy0x20pxg1/player
ProToys
Pricing: a free trial, then one-time purchase
Website: https://protoys.app
\---
What it is
A single menu bar app that bundles 14 small utilities I kept reaching for on
macOS, inspired by Microsoft PowerToys, but built native for Mac with
SwiftUI/AppKit. Each tool lives behind one menu, with its own settings,
hotkey, and on/off toggle.
The 14 tools:
• FancyZones : drag windows into custom grid layouts, snap with a modifier
• ColorPicker : global hotkey eyedropper, copies HEX/RGB/HSL
• ImageResizer: right-click images in Finder to batch resize/convert
• ScreenRuler : measure pixels anywhere on screen (multiple modes)
• AlwaysOnTop: pin any window above others with one shortcut
• ZoomIt: presentation zoom + on-screen drawing
• PowerRename: bulk rename files with regex, preview before applying
• TextExtractor: OCR text from any region of the screen
• CropAndLock: crop part of a window into a thumbnail that stays visible
• Workspaces: save and restore window layouts per task
• MouseUtils: find-my-mouse spotlight + pointer crosshairs
• Awake: keep your Mac from sleeping, with timer or indefinite mode
• ThemeSwitcher: quick light/dark toggle with optional schedule
• SystemStats: CPU / memory / network / battery in the menu bar
Why I built it
I switched between Mac and Windows for years and missed PowerToys' "one app,
many small wins" feeling. Existing Mac alternatives are great but fragmented
across 8–10 separate paid apps. ProToys puts the most-used ones in one place
with shared settings, shared hotkeys, and one update.
Requirements & permissions:
• Accessibility (for hotkeys )
• Screen Recording (for ColorPicker, ScreenRuler, TextExtractor)
Links :
• Download: https://protoys.app
• Feedback / issues: support@protoys.app
Happy to reacive any feedback or ideas :)
https://redd.it/1swxmz1
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https://reddit.com/link/1swxmz1/video/lnkhy0x20pxg1/player
ProToys
Pricing: a free trial, then one-time purchase
Website: https://protoys.app
\---
What it is
A single menu bar app that bundles 14 small utilities I kept reaching for on
macOS, inspired by Microsoft PowerToys, but built native for Mac with
SwiftUI/AppKit. Each tool lives behind one menu, with its own settings,
hotkey, and on/off toggle.
The 14 tools:
• FancyZones : drag windows into custom grid layouts, snap with a modifier
• ColorPicker : global hotkey eyedropper, copies HEX/RGB/HSL
• ImageResizer: right-click images in Finder to batch resize/convert
• ScreenRuler : measure pixels anywhere on screen (multiple modes)
• AlwaysOnTop: pin any window above others with one shortcut
• ZoomIt: presentation zoom + on-screen drawing
• PowerRename: bulk rename files with regex, preview before applying
• TextExtractor: OCR text from any region of the screen
• CropAndLock: crop part of a window into a thumbnail that stays visible
• Workspaces: save and restore window layouts per task
• MouseUtils: find-my-mouse spotlight + pointer crosshairs
• Awake: keep your Mac from sleeping, with timer or indefinite mode
• ThemeSwitcher: quick light/dark toggle with optional schedule
• SystemStats: CPU / memory / network / battery in the menu bar
Why I built it
I switched between Mac and Windows for years and missed PowerToys' "one app,
many small wins" feeling. Existing Mac alternatives are great but fragmented
across 8–10 separate paid apps. ProToys puts the most-used ones in one place
with shared settings, shared hotkeys, and one update.
Requirements & permissions:
• Accessibility (for hotkeys )
• Screen Recording (for ColorPicker, ScreenRuler, TextExtractor)
Links :
• Download: https://protoys.app
• Feedback / issues: support@protoys.app
Happy to reacive any feedback or ideas :)
https://redd.it/1swxmz1
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ProToys — 14 utilities in one app
ProToys
https://reddit.com/link/1swylbs/video/t6inv98j4pxg1/player
Pricing: a free trial, then one-time purchase
Website: https://protoys.app
\---
What it is
A single menu bar app that bundles 14 small utilities I kept reaching for on
macOS, inspired by Microsoft PowerToys, but built native for Mac with
SwiftUI/AppKit. Each tool lives behind one menu, with its own settings,
hotkey, and on/off toggle.
The 14 tools:
• FancyZones : drag windows into custom grid layouts, snap with a modifier
• ColorPicker : global hotkey eyedropper, copies HEX/RGB/HSL
• ImageResizer: right-click images in Finder to batch resize/convert
• ScreenRuler : measure pixels anywhere on screen (multiple modes)
• AlwaysOnTop: pin any window above others with one shortcut
• ZoomIt: presentation zoom + on-screen drawing
• PowerRename: bulk rename files with regex, preview before applying
• TextExtractor: OCR text from any region of the screen
• CropAndLock: crop part of a window into a thumbnail that stays visible
• Workspaces: save and restore window layouts per task
• MouseUtils: find-my-mouse spotlight + pointer crosshairs
• Awake: keep your Mac from sleeping, with timer or indefinite mode
• ThemeSwitcher: quick light/dark toggle with optional schedule
• SystemStats: CPU / memory / network / battery in the menu bar
Why I built it
I switched between Mac and Windows for years and missed PowerToys' "one app,
many small wins" feeling. Existing Mac alternatives are great but fragmented
across 8–10 separate paid apps. ProToys puts the most-used ones in one place
with shared settings, shared hotkeys, and one update.
Requirements & permissions:
• Accessibility (for hotkeys )
• Screen Recording (for ColorPicker, ScreenRuler, TextExtractor)
Links :
• Download: https://protoys.app
• documentation : https://protoys.app/docs/
• Feedback / issues: support@protoys.app
Happy to reacive any feedback or ideas :)
https://redd.it/1swylbs
@macappsbackup
ProToys
https://reddit.com/link/1swylbs/video/t6inv98j4pxg1/player
Pricing: a free trial, then one-time purchase
Website: https://protoys.app
\---
What it is
A single menu bar app that bundles 14 small utilities I kept reaching for on
macOS, inspired by Microsoft PowerToys, but built native for Mac with
SwiftUI/AppKit. Each tool lives behind one menu, with its own settings,
hotkey, and on/off toggle.
The 14 tools:
• FancyZones : drag windows into custom grid layouts, snap with a modifier
• ColorPicker : global hotkey eyedropper, copies HEX/RGB/HSL
• ImageResizer: right-click images in Finder to batch resize/convert
• ScreenRuler : measure pixels anywhere on screen (multiple modes)
• AlwaysOnTop: pin any window above others with one shortcut
• ZoomIt: presentation zoom + on-screen drawing
• PowerRename: bulk rename files with regex, preview before applying
• TextExtractor: OCR text from any region of the screen
• CropAndLock: crop part of a window into a thumbnail that stays visible
• Workspaces: save and restore window layouts per task
• MouseUtils: find-my-mouse spotlight + pointer crosshairs
• Awake: keep your Mac from sleeping, with timer or indefinite mode
• ThemeSwitcher: quick light/dark toggle with optional schedule
• SystemStats: CPU / memory / network / battery in the menu bar
Why I built it
I switched between Mac and Windows for years and missed PowerToys' "one app,
many small wins" feeling. Existing Mac alternatives are great but fragmented
across 8–10 separate paid apps. ProToys puts the most-used ones in one place
with shared settings, shared hotkeys, and one update.
Requirements & permissions:
• Accessibility (for hotkeys )
• Screen Recording (for ColorPicker, ScreenRuler, TextExtractor)
Links :
• Download: https://protoys.app
• documentation : https://protoys.app/docs/
• Feedback / issues: support@protoys.app
Happy to reacive any feedback or ideas :)
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Pin apps to the menu bar
Hello guys!
I just built a simple app that lets you pin any window on top of everything else. I started using it myself because I was tired of constantly hunting through tabs and losing my flow. It’s simple, lightweight, and keeps your essentials visible across all desktops.
I couldn't find a streamlined tool that did exactly what I needed, so I decided to make it myself.
Now, my most important windows stay visible no matter which desktop I’m on. It’s been a total game-changer for my workflow.
My app was already notarized by Apple and currently live on Gumroad.
Pricing: $2.99 for life.
Feel free to check it out on my website.
https://i.redd.it/ty2pptbziqxg1.gif
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Hello guys!
I just built a simple app that lets you pin any window on top of everything else. I started using it myself because I was tired of constantly hunting through tabs and losing my flow. It’s simple, lightweight, and keeps your essentials visible across all desktops.
I couldn't find a streamlined tool that did exactly what I needed, so I decided to make it myself.
Now, my most important windows stay visible no matter which desktop I’m on. It’s been a total game-changer for my workflow.
My app was already notarized by Apple and currently live on Gumroad.
Pricing: $2.99 for life.
Feel free to check it out on my website.
https://i.redd.it/ty2pptbziqxg1.gif
https://redd.it/1sx3ppj
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Apoiolabs
TopShelf · Keep it on top
Pin any website, app, or tool as a floating macOS window.
Cuenotch - read your script while making everyone think you have memorized it
https://reddit.com/link/1sx4s9x/video/lett2435pqxg1/player
content creators who use their macbook camera to shoot content often forget their script which they have to speak and end up doing multiple takes , corporate workers who use traditional tele-prompting apps dont make eye contact during meetings and also the teleprompter is seen while they share their screen .
why is cuenotch better than any teleprompter out there? Ghost mode (keeps the teleprompter hidden while the user shares their screen ) , 29 dollar lifetime purchase which is relatively lower than our competitions 59 dollar lifetime , reading your script + still making eye contact.
features:
Voice synced scrolling (follows your speaking pace automatically)
Presentation Timer with visual alerts
3 day free trial, no credit card
you can also add your scripts for each slide if your doing a ppt presentations and move content from one slide to other using arrows
pricing - 3 day trial and 29.99 dollars one time charging no subscriptions
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/cuenotch-notch-teleprompter/id6760926058?mt=12
available on app store
last update version 3.0.7
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https://reddit.com/link/1sx4s9x/video/lett2435pqxg1/player
content creators who use their macbook camera to shoot content often forget their script which they have to speak and end up doing multiple takes , corporate workers who use traditional tele-prompting apps dont make eye contact during meetings and also the teleprompter is seen while they share their screen .
why is cuenotch better than any teleprompter out there? Ghost mode (keeps the teleprompter hidden while the user shares their screen ) , 29 dollar lifetime purchase which is relatively lower than our competitions 59 dollar lifetime , reading your script + still making eye contact.
features:
Voice synced scrolling (follows your speaking pace automatically)
Presentation Timer with visual alerts
3 day free trial, no credit card
you can also add your scripts for each slide if your doing a ppt presentations and move content from one slide to other using arrows
pricing - 3 day trial and 29.99 dollars one time charging no subscriptions
https://apps.apple.com/in/app/cuenotch-notch-teleprompter/id6760926058?mt=12
available on app store
last update version 3.0.7
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ExtraDock - create unlimited docks on macOS, fully customizable, widgets, supports dynamic docks like Space only and macOS dock replication
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