Launcher](https://actions.work/barcuts/) \- a menu bar app that shows you shortcuts available in your current app without cluttering things up
* [Menu Box](https://menubox.app/) \- Universal app to create custom shortcut menus
# Useful Shortcuts Sites
* [Routine Hub](https://routinehub.co/)
* [Matthew Cassinelli](https://matthewcassinelli.com/)
* [Shortcuts Gallery](https://shortcutsgallery.com/)
* [MacStories Shortcuts Archive](https://www.macstories.net/shortcuts/)
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* [Menu Box](https://menubox.app/) \- Universal app to create custom shortcut menus
# Useful Shortcuts Sites
* [Routine Hub](https://routinehub.co/)
* [Matthew Cassinelli](https://matthewcassinelli.com/)
* [Shortcuts Gallery](https://shortcutsgallery.com/)
* [MacStories Shortcuts Archive](https://www.macstories.net/shortcuts/)
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ActionsDotWork.
BarCuts: A Surprisingly Useful macOS Shortcuts Launcher
BarCuts is a menu bar app that surfaces your relevant Shortcuts workflows when you need them. "Tag" workflows to an application, and when that app is in front, BarCuts will show its tagged workflows in a menu, ready for you to access.
Default Dock Customisation
Give your Dock new functionality
As promised, this is the second part of the dock review obsession. This time, the focus is fully on apps that replace or enhance the default Mac dock while still working alongside it, meaning the original dock does not need to be hidden or disabled.
The first four apps mentioned stand out. If you plan on keeping the standard Mac dock, these are the apps genuinely worth looking at.
In typical software fashion, good ideas get copied quickly. But after testing many alternatives, there are clear leaders. Those are the apps I focused on here. The alternatives are listed below with short descriptions, including free options where available.
There are already some excellent dock customisation apps available, but two features still seem strangely missing. The first is proper customisation of Apple’s own system icons. Iconchamp once had a workaround for this, but it no longer works under Mac Tahoe.
The second is the ability to hide an app’s dock icon completely. Older versions of macOS handled this far better, but many modern apps now force their icons onto the dock with no option to remove them.
After far too many terminal commands, plist edits, and strange experiments, I still have not found a proper solution. So if you know of one, please send me a message.
DOCKFLOW: Yearly €9.99, no demo but 30-day money-back guarantee
Crossed my path about a year ago, and at first, I genuinely didn’t understand what it was supposed to do. Dynamically swapping the Mac dock sounded more ambitious than practical, especially given how limited and stubborn the default dock is.
Then I installed it, used it properly, and completely bought into the concept. After mentioning or reviewing it close to 22 times, I can honestly say I’m a big fan.
This is one of those apps that feels like functionality Apple should have built into macOS from the start. In simple terms, DocFlow lets you change your dock depending on what you’re doing: a minimal setup at home, and with a single shortcut, a completely different dock at work with the apps and folders you actually need.
The app has become popular enough that a wave of copycats followed, but once you use DocFlow properly, it’s obvious this isn’t just a basic utility thrown together overnight.
If all you want is bare functionality with no shortcuts or customisation, there are free alternatives, and some even cost more than DocFlow. But if the idea interests you, try DocFlow itself first. I suspect you’ll understand the appeal almost immediately.
PARALL: Once off Purchase fee of $9.99 on Mac Store,
When the developer of Parall first reached out to ask my opinion on animated dock icons, not animated docks, but actual animated icons themselves, I honestly thought the idea sounded great but probably unrealistic. Especially when he also mentioned custom icon replacement and the ability to run multiple instances of the same app simultaneously. Knowing the limitations of the Mac dock, I did not think this would be easy to achieve.
Imagine my surprise when I received an early demo version shortly afterwards. Even with a few teething problems at the time, it was already doing something genuinely different that the Mac dock had never really seen before.
Several updates later, and the app has become incredibly stable, easy to install, and surprisingly fun to use. Once you have icons swinging side to side, spinning, bouncing, or reacting dynamically, you quickly realise how much personality it adds to the desktop experience. The app also allows you to customise the icons and install multiple instances of the same app, which is genuinely useful in certain workflows.
It is unfortunate, however, that at this stage Apple’s own default icons, for the most part,
Give your Dock new functionality
As promised, this is the second part of the dock review obsession. This time, the focus is fully on apps that replace or enhance the default Mac dock while still working alongside it, meaning the original dock does not need to be hidden or disabled.
The first four apps mentioned stand out. If you plan on keeping the standard Mac dock, these are the apps genuinely worth looking at.
In typical software fashion, good ideas get copied quickly. But after testing many alternatives, there are clear leaders. Those are the apps I focused on here. The alternatives are listed below with short descriptions, including free options where available.
There are already some excellent dock customisation apps available, but two features still seem strangely missing. The first is proper customisation of Apple’s own system icons. Iconchamp once had a workaround for this, but it no longer works under Mac Tahoe.
The second is the ability to hide an app’s dock icon completely. Older versions of macOS handled this far better, but many modern apps now force their icons onto the dock with no option to remove them.
After far too many terminal commands, plist edits, and strange experiments, I still have not found a proper solution. So if you know of one, please send me a message.
DOCKFLOW: Yearly €9.99, no demo but 30-day money-back guarantee
Crossed my path about a year ago, and at first, I genuinely didn’t understand what it was supposed to do. Dynamically swapping the Mac dock sounded more ambitious than practical, especially given how limited and stubborn the default dock is.
Then I installed it, used it properly, and completely bought into the concept. After mentioning or reviewing it close to 22 times, I can honestly say I’m a big fan.
This is one of those apps that feels like functionality Apple should have built into macOS from the start. In simple terms, DocFlow lets you change your dock depending on what you’re doing: a minimal setup at home, and with a single shortcut, a completely different dock at work with the apps and folders you actually need.
The app has become popular enough that a wave of copycats followed, but once you use DocFlow properly, it’s obvious this isn’t just a basic utility thrown together overnight.
If all you want is bare functionality with no shortcuts or customisation, there are free alternatives, and some even cost more than DocFlow. But if the idea interests you, try DocFlow itself first. I suspect you’ll understand the appeal almost immediately.
PARALL: Once off Purchase fee of $9.99 on Mac Store,
When the developer of Parall first reached out to ask my opinion on animated dock icons, not animated docks, but actual animated icons themselves, I honestly thought the idea sounded great but probably unrealistic. Especially when he also mentioned custom icon replacement and the ability to run multiple instances of the same app simultaneously. Knowing the limitations of the Mac dock, I did not think this would be easy to achieve.
Imagine my surprise when I received an early demo version shortly afterwards. Even with a few teething problems at the time, it was already doing something genuinely different that the Mac dock had never really seen before.
Several updates later, and the app has become incredibly stable, easy to install, and surprisingly fun to use. Once you have icons swinging side to side, spinning, bouncing, or reacting dynamically, you quickly realise how much personality it adds to the desktop experience. The app also allows you to customise the icons and install multiple instances of the same app, which is genuinely useful in certain workflows.
It is unfortunate, however, that at this stage Apple’s own default icons, for the most part,
cannot be animated or customised through the app.A lovely app from a developer who has been around for a long time and who clearly understands dock customisation. Definitely worth installing and testing.
DOCKPOPS: Free version available or a purchase of $9.99
Once again, this is an app I did not initially install with much excitement, but now genuinely cannot imagine my dock without it. The concept is simple. DockPops creates a single dock icon which, when hovered over or clicked, expands into a customizable collection of apps, folders, or shortcuts of your choice.
So if, like me, you have a slight browser obsession or keep testing new agentic apps, this becomes incredibly useful. Instead of cluttering the dock with endless icons, you keep one clean icon that opens into everything you need instantly.
For somebody who likes quick access without visual chaos, DockPops solves a problem I did not fully realise I had. It has become one of those apps that quietly earns a permanent place on my Mac.
DOCKDOOR: Free
DockDoor is a free and open-source macOS app that adds proper live window previews directly to the dock. Hover over an app icon, and you immediately see all open windows for that app, allowing you to switch, manage, or close them quickly without breaking workflow.
It also adds a Windows-style Option + Tab switcher with live previews, which surprisingly feels excellent on macOS once you get used to it. Fast, responsive, and very lightweight. The fact that it is free makes it even more impressive. The functionality is excellent, and it brings genuinely useful customisation to the standard Mac dock.
That said, it is worth mentioning that DockDoor Pro is now available in pre-release directly from the developer’s website. It moves further away from the default dock experience, but the level of customisation already looks very promising and absolutely worth testing.
AND THEN THERE ARE MANY MORE:
𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: Another Dock gives you a second dock - elegant, efficient, and intuitive - without disrupting your current setup.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐘: Dockey makes changing some of the more advanced Dock preferences as easy as clicking a button
𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: IntelliDock hides the Dock when it’s overlapped by a window. Absolutely love the functionality that this app brings to the dock.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐎: DockLock is the first-ever app that prevents your Mac Dock from jumping between screens without system modifications. The upcoming DockLock Pro (website version) allows placing the Dock on any edge of any screen - including vertical configurations and centre displays.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: DockView is a utility that adds a preview of the selected application's windows to the macOS Dock. You just need to hover over the mouse icon, and thumbnails of all its windows will appear.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄: Dockside is a powerful & customisable file shelf ever built for Mac, designed to keep your essentials close in a way that feels simple, flexible, and out of the way. It can live beside your Dock or independently on any edge of your screen, making the most of unused space with remarkable customizability.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐗: Network Speed / Download / Upload CPU / Memory / Battery / Uptime Date / Week / World Time Dock Memo / Multi-Menubar Custom Dock Themes Custom GIFs Animations Stickers and more with one app.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐘: Dockitty is a tiny pixel cat that lives in your macos Dock. It’s a digital pet that brings cute animations. Right-click the Dock icon to trigger fun animations. When Dockitty is walking around your screen, you can even drag and drop them.
BALL: It’s a little ball that lives in your dock. You can drag it and it’ll bounce around the screen. You can also swipe on it with two fingers. It comes in red. You can flick it, bounce it, try to make it hit the corner
𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒: Decorate your Dock and menu bar with festive lights that sparkle and react to your mouse
DOCKPOPS: Free version available or a purchase of $9.99
Once again, this is an app I did not initially install with much excitement, but now genuinely cannot imagine my dock without it. The concept is simple. DockPops creates a single dock icon which, when hovered over or clicked, expands into a customizable collection of apps, folders, or shortcuts of your choice.
So if, like me, you have a slight browser obsession or keep testing new agentic apps, this becomes incredibly useful. Instead of cluttering the dock with endless icons, you keep one clean icon that opens into everything you need instantly.
For somebody who likes quick access without visual chaos, DockPops solves a problem I did not fully realise I had. It has become one of those apps that quietly earns a permanent place on my Mac.
DOCKDOOR: Free
DockDoor is a free and open-source macOS app that adds proper live window previews directly to the dock. Hover over an app icon, and you immediately see all open windows for that app, allowing you to switch, manage, or close them quickly without breaking workflow.
It also adds a Windows-style Option + Tab switcher with live previews, which surprisingly feels excellent on macOS once you get used to it. Fast, responsive, and very lightweight. The fact that it is free makes it even more impressive. The functionality is excellent, and it brings genuinely useful customisation to the standard Mac dock.
That said, it is worth mentioning that DockDoor Pro is now available in pre-release directly from the developer’s website. It moves further away from the default dock experience, but the level of customisation already looks very promising and absolutely worth testing.
AND THEN THERE ARE MANY MORE:
𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: Another Dock gives you a second dock - elegant, efficient, and intuitive - without disrupting your current setup.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐘: Dockey makes changing some of the more advanced Dock preferences as easy as clicking a button
𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊: IntelliDock hides the Dock when it’s overlapped by a window. Absolutely love the functionality that this app brings to the dock.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐏𝐑𝐎: DockLock is the first-ever app that prevents your Mac Dock from jumping between screens without system modifications. The upcoming DockLock Pro (website version) allows placing the Dock on any edge of any screen - including vertical configurations and centre displays.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖: DockView is a utility that adds a preview of the selected application's windows to the macOS Dock. You just need to hover over the mouse icon, and thumbnails of all its windows will appear.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄: Dockside is a powerful & customisable file shelf ever built for Mac, designed to keep your essentials close in a way that feels simple, flexible, and out of the way. It can live beside your Dock or independently on any edge of your screen, making the most of unused space with remarkable customizability.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐗: Network Speed / Download / Upload CPU / Memory / Battery / Uptime Date / Week / World Time Dock Memo / Multi-Menubar Custom Dock Themes Custom GIFs Animations Stickers and more with one app.
𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐘: Dockitty is a tiny pixel cat that lives in your macos Dock. It’s a digital pet that brings cute animations. Right-click the Dock icon to trigger fun animations. When Dockitty is walking around your screen, you can even drag and drop them.
BALL: It’s a little ball that lives in your dock. You can drag it and it’ll bounce around the screen. You can also swipe on it with two fingers. It comes in red. You can flick it, bounce it, try to make it hit the corner
𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐒: Decorate your Dock and menu bar with festive lights that sparkle and react to your mouse
Dockpops
DockPops — The Missing Launcher for Your Dock
iPhone-like app folders for your Dock. Now every Pop is its own canvas — colors, custom Dock icons, and smarter SmartyPops suggestions. Native Mac app, no tracking.
DOCKO: Even more animals in your dock
DOCKPILOT: For an explanation of what the app does, please scroll back to the top of the page and see my post on Dockpops
DOCKNESTS: Another version of the Docpop app featured above.
DOCKFOLDER:And a very nice, promising version of Docs Pop Above.
DOCKANCHOR is a simple macOS utility that prevents the Dock from moving between multiple monitors, providing users with a more stable and distraction-free work environment. It can lock the Dock to a specific screen, especially for users with multiple monitors. real-time status monitoring.
DOCKHUNTS \- share your dock
MODOKI: It's Dockify’s concept, but not necessarily with similar functionality.
DOCKIFY: We have another version of DocFlow that came out after DocFlow was released, with certain functionality
DOCKSYNC lets you automatically sync your Mac Dock across multiple Macs via iCloud. No account, no tracking, no third-party servers. License covers up to 5 Macs.
DOCKLABELS: Add app names as persistent text labels to the Dock.
HIDOCK is an app that lets you set different Dock settings for different display configurations
WEATHER DOCKS: Adding weather to the dock seems to be a very popular obsession, and countless apps are available. Most menu bar weather apps also support dock weather apps, and Forecast Bar not only seems to be the most popular app but also recently had a massive upgrade with some really nice added functionality.
CLOCK DOCKS: Once again, the number of clock apps for the dock is endless. I did not even venture down that aisle. A basic search on Google or a visit to the App Store will give you countless options.
OTHER MAC STORE APPS
IDOCK-DOCK: Window Preview Show application window
CONVERTDOCK: Desk Fast Unit Conversion Dock
ULTRADOCKAPP: Customize Your Workspace
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DOCKPILOT: For an explanation of what the app does, please scroll back to the top of the page and see my post on Dockpops
DOCKNESTS: Another version of the Docpop app featured above.
DOCKFOLDER:And a very nice, promising version of Docs Pop Above.
DOCKANCHOR is a simple macOS utility that prevents the Dock from moving between multiple monitors, providing users with a more stable and distraction-free work environment. It can lock the Dock to a specific screen, especially for users with multiple monitors. real-time status monitoring.
DOCKHUNTS \- share your dock
MODOKI: It's Dockify’s concept, but not necessarily with similar functionality.
DOCKIFY: We have another version of DocFlow that came out after DocFlow was released, with certain functionality
DOCKSYNC lets you automatically sync your Mac Dock across multiple Macs via iCloud. No account, no tracking, no third-party servers. License covers up to 5 Macs.
DOCKLABELS: Add app names as persistent text labels to the Dock.
HIDOCK is an app that lets you set different Dock settings for different display configurations
WEATHER DOCKS: Adding weather to the dock seems to be a very popular obsession, and countless apps are available. Most menu bar weather apps also support dock weather apps, and Forecast Bar not only seems to be the most popular app but also recently had a massive upgrade with some really nice added functionality.
CLOCK DOCKS: Once again, the number of clock apps for the dock is endless. I did not even venture down that aisle. A basic search on Google or a visit to the App Store will give you countless options.
OTHER MAC STORE APPS
IDOCK-DOCK: Window Preview Show application window
CONVERTDOCK: Desk Fast Unit Conversion Dock
ULTRADOCKAPP: Customize Your Workspace
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Docko
Your virtual pet in your macOS Dock
5 months after launch, I added a lot to OnText, a keyboard-first PopClip alternative for macOS
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Hi r/macapps,
I posted OnText here once in December. Since then, I added several features I originally wanted the app to have, plus a lot of improvements from using it every day.
Disclosure: I built OnText.
# Problem:
I use selected text constantly, but copying it, switching to another app, pasting it into a chat window, then copying the result back breaks my flow.
OnText is built around a hotkey-first selected-text workflow: select text, press your hotkey, run an action, and keep working in the app you are already using.
The biggest update since my first post is Inline AI. You can now select text in any Mac app, press the OnText hotkey, summarize, rewrite, or ask a custom prompt, then copy the result or replace the original selection in place.
Recent additions include:
\- Inline AI
\- ChatGPT OAuth sign-in
\- ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Ollama provider support
\- attachments for images, PDFs, and text documents, depending on the provider
\- prompt presets and conversation history
\- better selected-text sync
\- improved Markdown rendering for AI responses
\- many smaller UI and reliability improvements
# Comparison:
The closest comparison is PopClip. PopClip is great if you want a mouse-first panel that appears automatically after selecting text.
OnText is aimed more at people who prefer a deliberate keyboard-first workflow: select text, press a hotkey, then choose the action intentionally.
OnText also supports custom actions through URLs, shell scripts, AppleScript, macOS Shortcuts, placeholders, regex/context rules, and Inline AI workflows.
# Pricing:
OnText has a free tier.
Pro includes a 7-day trial and is $6.99 lifetime.
Official website, download, docs, and support: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/
# Links
Developer: Sang Yeop Lim https://github.com/gityeop
Contact: ontext.help@gmail.com
Privacy Policy: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/privacy
Terms of Service: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/terms
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https://reddit.com/link/1tld8ne/video/wi8ocr5e9v2h1/player
Hi r/macapps,
I posted OnText here once in December. Since then, I added several features I originally wanted the app to have, plus a lot of improvements from using it every day.
Disclosure: I built OnText.
# Problem:
I use selected text constantly, but copying it, switching to another app, pasting it into a chat window, then copying the result back breaks my flow.
OnText is built around a hotkey-first selected-text workflow: select text, press your hotkey, run an action, and keep working in the app you are already using.
The biggest update since my first post is Inline AI. You can now select text in any Mac app, press the OnText hotkey, summarize, rewrite, or ask a custom prompt, then copy the result or replace the original selection in place.
Recent additions include:
\- Inline AI
\- ChatGPT OAuth sign-in
\- ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Ollama provider support
\- attachments for images, PDFs, and text documents, depending on the provider
\- prompt presets and conversation history
\- better selected-text sync
\- improved Markdown rendering for AI responses
\- many smaller UI and reliability improvements
# Comparison:
The closest comparison is PopClip. PopClip is great if you want a mouse-first panel that appears automatically after selecting text.
OnText is aimed more at people who prefer a deliberate keyboard-first workflow: select text, press a hotkey, then choose the action intentionally.
OnText also supports custom actions through URLs, shell scripts, AppleScript, macOS Shortcuts, placeholders, regex/context rules, and Inline AI workflows.
# Pricing:
OnText has a free tier.
Pro includes a 7-day trial and is $6.99 lifetime.
Official website, download, docs, and support: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/
# Links
Developer: Sang Yeop Lim https://github.com/gityeop
Contact: ontext.help@gmail.com
Privacy Policy: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/privacy
Terms of Service: https://gityeop.github.io/OnText/terms
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How are you supposed to assign Cmd+Tab in 1Piece? Pressing Cmd+Tab just toggles the native app switcher. Recording works fine with AltTab and DockDoor tho lol
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I sold my medical textbooks for these apps.
Back in 2015 I made a decision that honestly felt pretty reckless at the time. I sold all my medical textbooks and decided to go completely digital.
Most people around me thought I’d eventually go back to physical books and handwritten notes. I never did.
What started as simply “going paperless” slowly evolved over the years into a full personal knowledge management system and my second brain.
The system isn’t perfect, and I’m genuinely curious about how I can improve it further by removing apps that essentially serve the same purpose. I’d also love to know if there are any free alternatives to the apps I’ve listed, or any comparable options that offer a lifetime purchase option instead of a subscription.
Here are the links to all the apps I listed (I am not affiliated with any of them):
DEVONthink | Bear | Obsidian | Mymind | Raindrop.io | Drafts | Antinote | Spokenly | CleanShot X | OwIOCR | Readwise | Reader | Kindle | Audible | Things 3 | Hazel | Hookmark | Raycast Beta | Paste | Typinator | Cotypist | Microsoft 365 | PDF Expert | Zotero | Eagle | Downie | Permute | Superhuman | Wavebox
My favorite apps
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Back in 2015 I made a decision that honestly felt pretty reckless at the time. I sold all my medical textbooks and decided to go completely digital.
Most people around me thought I’d eventually go back to physical books and handwritten notes. I never did.
What started as simply “going paperless” slowly evolved over the years into a full personal knowledge management system and my second brain.
The system isn’t perfect, and I’m genuinely curious about how I can improve it further by removing apps that essentially serve the same purpose. I’d also love to know if there are any free alternatives to the apps I’ve listed, or any comparable options that offer a lifetime purchase option instead of a subscription.
Here are the links to all the apps I listed (I am not affiliated with any of them):
DEVONthink | Bear | Obsidian | Mymind | Raindrop.io | Drafts | Antinote | Spokenly | CleanShot X | OwIOCR | Readwise | Reader | Kindle | Audible | Things 3 | Hazel | Hookmark | Raycast Beta | Paste | Typinator | Cotypist | Microsoft 365 | PDF Expert | Zotero | Eagle | Downie | Permute | Superhuman | Wavebox
My favorite apps
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DEVONtechnologies develops DEVONthink, DEVONagent, and other Mac and iOS apps for document and information management and web research.
Is First Apple notarization for a mac App taking unusually long for anyone else right now?
I submitted my macOS app for notarization more than 24 hours ago and still haven’t gotten a response back from Apple.
People say it usually it finishes pretty quickly, so I’m wondering:
Is there currently a delay on Apple’s side?
Has anyone experienced notarization taking this long recently?
Should I cancel and resubmit, or just wait it out?
Would appreciate hearing if others are seeing the same issue.
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I submitted my macOS app for notarization more than 24 hours ago and still haven’t gotten a response back from Apple.
People say it usually it finishes pretty quickly, so I’m wondering:
Is there currently a delay on Apple’s side?
Has anyone experienced notarization taking this long recently?
Should I cancel and resubmit, or just wait it out?
Would appreciate hearing if others are seeing the same issue.
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Cotypist alternative. Need beta testers.
Hi all,
As the title says, I am working on a Cotypist alternative that is a one-off payment for lifetime access. As an old heavy user of Cotypist I have tried to make a much better version of it without the subscription model.
\\- it will support both Intel & M chips.
\\- it is 100% local. All local models with option of providing your own API keys. Can set up a local only mode, a hybrid mode or full cloud mode. (The same models that Cotypist charges for!!!!!)
\\- nothing leaves your device
\\- local dictionary and memory - can be customised per app too. - can be reviewed deleted and modified.
\\- adapts around how you write
\\- midline completion
\\- full autocorrect
\\- emoji suggestions
\\- clipboard awareness
\\- screen-aware suggestions
\\- super low memory usage
\\- and more that I am working on.
\\- windows support will come later
I’d love to find some beta testers who will get the product for heavy discounted price upon launch that could stress test it and help provide feedback for the tool. It would help if you use or have used Cotypist or a similar tool in the past, but not important.
I’m thinking about a one off payment of launch price of $17 then going upto $25 one off payment. Unlimited future updates. No such thing as v1 and v2 bs.
Please comment below and will DM a few by mid next week when the beta will be ready.
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Hi all,
As the title says, I am working on a Cotypist alternative that is a one-off payment for lifetime access. As an old heavy user of Cotypist I have tried to make a much better version of it without the subscription model.
\\- it will support both Intel & M chips.
\\- it is 100% local. All local models with option of providing your own API keys. Can set up a local only mode, a hybrid mode or full cloud mode. (The same models that Cotypist charges for!!!!!)
\\- nothing leaves your device
\\- local dictionary and memory - can be customised per app too. - can be reviewed deleted and modified.
\\- adapts around how you write
\\- midline completion
\\- full autocorrect
\\- emoji suggestions
\\- clipboard awareness
\\- screen-aware suggestions
\\- super low memory usage
\\- and more that I am working on.
\\- windows support will come later
I’d love to find some beta testers who will get the product for heavy discounted price upon launch that could stress test it and help provide feedback for the tool. It would help if you use or have used Cotypist or a similar tool in the past, but not important.
I’m thinking about a one off payment of launch price of $17 then going upto $25 one off payment. Unlimited future updates. No such thing as v1 and v2 bs.
Please comment below and will DM a few by mid next week when the beta will be ready.
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Just switched to Mac for uni - App Store prices are insane, what sources do people use?
Just switched from Windows to Mac for university and the App Store pricing is a genuine shock. Design and productivity apps cost more than textbooks.
Specifically need something Photoshop-level for graphic design coursework and a decent DAW. What sources are people using for creative tools that don't require a $50/month subscription or $300 upfront? Student budget is very real.
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Just switched from Windows to Mac for university and the App Store pricing is a genuine shock. Design and productivity apps cost more than textbooks.
Specifically need something Photoshop-level for graphic design coursework and a decent DAW. What sources are people using for creative tools that don't require a $50/month subscription or $300 upfront? Student budget is very real.
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What apps from Setapp do you think are worth standalone purchase?
Looking to move away from Setapp and subscriptions. What apps do you think are worth standalone purchases?
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Looking to move away from Setapp and subscriptions. What apps do you think are worth standalone purchases?
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The CleanMyMac App Identified the Following Malware in the WooTechy iCrowbar App / Is it part of How Does the App Work for File Password Break? Should I Uninstall?
HackTool.PasswordCracker Malware
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HackTool.PasswordCracker Malware
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I updated my Mac window switcher to stay responsive when the system is under heavy load
I just released v2.0(12), mostly focused on responsiveness and reliability rather than new UI.
Link: https://www.dashpane.pro/
The main thing I wanted to fix:
When your Mac is under load, rapid Command-Tab style switching can start feeling laggy or frozen. That gets worse with modern agentic workflows where you have a browser full of docs, AI tools, terminal, notes, Slack, Figma, etc. open at the same time.
What changed in v2.0(12):
\- Keyboard and trackpad handling now run on a dedicated path, so the switcher stays responsive under heavy load
\- The window list refreshes off the main thread
\- Picking a specific window now reliably activates that exact window, instead of sometimes focusing another window from the same app
It is a small update on paper, but it makes the app feel much more trustworthy when the Mac is busy.
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I just released v2.0(12), mostly focused on responsiveness and reliability rather than new UI.
Link: https://www.dashpane.pro/
The main thing I wanted to fix:
When your Mac is under load, rapid Command-Tab style switching can start feeling laggy or frozen. That gets worse with modern agentic workflows where you have a browser full of docs, AI tools, terminal, notes, Slack, Figma, etc. open at the same time.
What changed in v2.0(12):
\- Keyboard and trackpad handling now run on a dedicated path, so the switcher stays responsive under heavy load
\- The window list refreshes off the main thread
\- Picking a specific window now reliably activates that exact window, instead of sometimes focusing another window from the same app
It is a small update on paper, but it makes the app feel much more trustworthy when the Mac is busy.
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DashPane - Lightning Fast App Switcher for macOS
Switch between apps in milliseconds with a beautiful, keyboard-first app switcher for macOS.
Live translation that works on web and anywhere
Hi, I am
Using safari and using intel based mac. Some web series do not have English translation enabled. I love to hear in original language but would like to see the translation. For
Instance, I was watching Berlin in Jellyfin. So, I want that on safari it will listen to audio and show the translation live somewhere on screen in real time. Any app that you know? Right now, I need spanish to English. More language support is welcomed.
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Hi, I am
Using safari and using intel based mac. Some web series do not have English translation enabled. I love to hear in original language but would like to see the translation. For
Instance, I was watching Berlin in Jellyfin. So, I want that on safari it will listen to audio and show the translation live somewhere on screen in real time. Any app that you know? Right now, I need spanish to English. More language support is welcomed.
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I built Curlo, a Mac app for searching local sound libraries by description with local AI
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Read-it-later apps as of May 2026: GoodLinks, Raindrop.io or a different one?
What read-it-later apps do people use these days?
Is GoodLinks the most popular and reliable one? By reliable, I mean being able to capture most standard web contents properly, including paywall articles. I'd also like the app to support both highlights and notes in the saved articles.
Are GoodLinks and Raindrop.io the most popular ones or are there others, equally popular? I'm not looking for an app with 10 downloads so far in the app store - I want something proven.
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What read-it-later apps do people use these days?
Is GoodLinks the most popular and reliable one? By reliable, I mean being able to capture most standard web contents properly, including paywall articles. I'd also like the app to support both highlights and notes in the saved articles.
Are GoodLinks and Raindrop.io the most popular ones or are there others, equally popular? I'm not looking for an app with 10 downloads so far in the app store - I want something proven.
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rcmd v3 - Instant app switching, fuzzy search windows, workspace save and restore
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Is DevonThink 4 worth buying, and is the annual update worth it?
I just ended the update last month and am considering whether to purchase the update package for DevonThink4 Pro for $99.
I've been using it for a year now, but the operation experience is similar to that of an advanced Finder.
There are no particularly exciting features or ideas for me. The current version is also sufficient for my use.
I haven't found any discussion posts here on whether to buy the update package, and I want to know everyone's thoughts.
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I just ended the update last month and am considering whether to purchase the update package for DevonThink4 Pro for $99.
I've been using it for a year now, but the operation experience is similar to that of an advanced Finder.
There are no particularly exciting features or ideas for me. The current version is also sufficient for my use.
I haven't found any discussion posts here on whether to buy the update package, and I want to know everyone's thoughts.
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[OS] Cotabby: the free, open-source alternative to Cotypist AI Autocomplete
Less than a week ago, we launched our beta for Tabby, an free and open-source alternative to Cotypist, and today, we’ve already reached **700+ downloads, 250+ GitHub stars, and 7,000+ visits**, and have now released v0.1.0-beta.
Since then, thanks to the overwhelming support and feedback, we’ve rebranded to Cotabby and now have shipped so many improvements and new features.
Cotabby was built, and is still being built, because we love the idea behind Cotypist. It saved us a lot of time, and once it became part of our workflow, it was hard to imagine using our Macs without inline autocomplete.
But after the recent pricing update, it felt like Cotypist’s original spirit had started to drift: from a tool built to give people time back, to one increasingly shaped around monetization.
That is why we wanted to carry the idea forward the way we think many early believers would have wanted: free, open-source, local-first, and shaped by the people actually using it.
As time goes on, more Cotypist alternatives are appearing, but we can already see that most are already asking for your wallet. Yet, our stance is completely different: Cotabby is not being built to squeeze money out of its users.
We believe this kind of tool should be open, community-owned, and free to use. You should not have to pay a subscription, or even a lifetime license, just to use your own hardware and your own models.
That is the point of Cotabby:
* free and open-source
* 100% on-device inference
* no subscriptions
* no word caps
* No fake promises
We have been reading your feedback and shipping constantly, with work undergoing for personalization, better context awareness, better language support, faster & better completions, and broader macOS compatibility.
Please feel free to star the repo, report bugs, or open a PR, it all makes a real difference.
GitHub: [https://github.com/FuJacob/tabby](https://github.com/FuJacob/tabby)
Website: [https://cotabby.app](https://cotabby.app)
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Less than a week ago, we launched our beta for Tabby, an free and open-source alternative to Cotypist, and today, we’ve already reached **700+ downloads, 250+ GitHub stars, and 7,000+ visits**, and have now released v0.1.0-beta.
Since then, thanks to the overwhelming support and feedback, we’ve rebranded to Cotabby and now have shipped so many improvements and new features.
Cotabby was built, and is still being built, because we love the idea behind Cotypist. It saved us a lot of time, and once it became part of our workflow, it was hard to imagine using our Macs without inline autocomplete.
But after the recent pricing update, it felt like Cotypist’s original spirit had started to drift: from a tool built to give people time back, to one increasingly shaped around monetization.
That is why we wanted to carry the idea forward the way we think many early believers would have wanted: free, open-source, local-first, and shaped by the people actually using it.
As time goes on, more Cotypist alternatives are appearing, but we can already see that most are already asking for your wallet. Yet, our stance is completely different: Cotabby is not being built to squeeze money out of its users.
We believe this kind of tool should be open, community-owned, and free to use. You should not have to pay a subscription, or even a lifetime license, just to use your own hardware and your own models.
That is the point of Cotabby:
* free and open-source
* 100% on-device inference
* no subscriptions
* no word caps
* No fake promises
We have been reading your feedback and shipping constantly, with work undergoing for personalization, better context awareness, better language support, faster & better completions, and broader macOS compatibility.
Please feel free to star the repo, report bugs, or open a PR, it all makes a real difference.
GitHub: [https://github.com/FuJacob/tabby](https://github.com/FuJacob/tabby)
Website: [https://cotabby.app](https://cotabby.app)
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GitHub - FuJacob/tabby: tabby is local AI autocomplete for your entire Mac. Open source. On device. Everywhere you type.
tabby is local AI autocomplete for your entire Mac. Open source. On device. Everywhere you type. - FuJacob/tabby