PilotCut: I got mass-frustrated with CapCut, and FinalCut Pro. Built my own Mac video editor that lets any AI agent do the cutting. Basically a tool for ChatGPT Codex / Claude Code for your video editing

https://redd.it/1vct27z
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RAD Weather is a real Mac app (free) that treats forecast disagreements as the feature, not a bug + a lifetime option for extras, rare in weather apps
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Is there a way to customize the Shortcuts app's Notifications?

I am using the Show Notification action within a Shortcut, the Shortcut/Notification works fine, it shows up on the screen and Notification Center, but I can't customize it in the System Settings --> Notifications --> Application Notifications section, because the Shortcuts app in not in the list of Applications, all the other apps that use Notifications are there, but Shortcuts is not, is there a way to reset Notifications so Shortcuts can show up and I can customize its Notifications? Thanks

Note: I have this issue on two MacBooks M1 and M2, running Sequoia 15.7.8 and Golden Gate Public Beta 2 respectively.

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I built Toplify to monitor App Store rankings across 175 countries (Mac + iOS)

https://redd.it/1vd0h47
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DedupX 1.6.0 - find exact and similar duplicates on Mac (incl. Photos Library)

I’m the developer of DedupX. Posting because 1.6.0 is out, and a lot of it came from the blunt feedback on my last thread. Grateful to all those who reached out with their experiences and feedback, and I hope you like the improvements.

**Problem:** Duplicate photos and files pile up across Downloads, external drives, and the Photos Library. Finder can’t sort that out. You need something that finds exact copies and near-duplicates, lets you review them quickly, and deletes safely (Trash / Recently Deleted), without a bloated workflow.

**Compare**

* Similar to **Gemini 2 by MacPaw** and **CCleaner**, DedupX uses perceptual hashing to find visually similar images across formats and resolutions, not just byte-identical files. DedupX also scans the System Photos Library (full access), matches exact and similar images against your folders, and the current version 1.6.0 adds a sentence-builder for bulk selection (AND/OR conditions) plus a redesigned two-pane results view with a thumbnail strip.
* **PhotoSweeper X**: PhotoSweeper is excellent for visual comparison. DedupX focuses on a simpler review loop, smarter keep suggestions (prefer originals over `copy` / numbered names), persisted scan settings, and lower pricing for people who want exact + similarity without paying PhotoSweeper money.

Not claiming to beat either at everything. If you already love one of those, keep it. DedupX is for people who want a lighter, modern Mac-native tool that covers folders and Photos together.

**Major Features in 1.6.0**

* **System Photos Library support**: full Photos access required; exact + similarity matching; deletions go to Recently Deleted
* **Redesigned results view**: two-pane layout with horizontal thumbnail strip
* **Sentence-builder selection** with composable AND/OR conditions
* Major scan performance work, including **Quick Scan**
* Visual polish and clearer deletion warnings
* Scan individual files and package libraries (e.g. Photo Booth) when detected

**Pricing**

* Free trial: 10 scans or 7 days (whichever first)
* Annual: $5.99/year
* Lifetime: $16.99 once
* A 30% discount coupon is available, valid on both subscription (1st year only, $5.99/yr. after that) and lifetime tiers: **DEDUPX30OFF**

**Product + purchase**: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/)

* Privacy Policy: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/privacy/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/privacy/)
* Terms of Service / EULA: [https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/terms/](https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/terms/)
* The app is notarized for peace of mind.

**Who I am**

* My name is Maheep Kumar. I work as a backend software dev full-time, been learning macOS and iOS development for a few months now.
* Site: [https://maheepk.net](https://maheepk.net/)
* Contact: [me@maheepk.net](mailto:me@maheepk.net)
* LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/technusm1](https://www.linkedin.com/in/technusm1)

**AI Disclaimer**: Code Completion + Generating Release notes from commits.

https://redd.it/1vcx5ky
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[Megathread] The App Pile - August, 2026
https://redd.it/1vd3plb
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What would your dream YouTube browser extension do?

I’m doing some user research to understand what people actually want from a better YouTube experience.

Would your dream extension include:

Better or automatically generated chapters, with an easy-to-navigate player overlay
some creators don't enable them by default to users can't skip certain section.
Subscription folders and channel categories
A “cinema mode” where the player fills the browser window without fullscreen
Transcript search, summaries, notes, and timestamp bookmarks
Better playlists, queues, Watch Later, and viewing history
Options to hide Shorts, recommendations, comments, or other distractions
Playback preferences remembered for each channel

Which would you actually use? What’s missing that would make YouTube meaningfully better for you? Please share what would make your YouTube experience meaningfully better.

PS: We would try to handle the ad blocking by default if feasible/stable/reliable.

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Native Live-Preview Markdown Editor, not just another vibe-coded Markdown app

Hey guys (& and gals),

I've been building a Markdown editor app for the past few months. Let me tell you why. So a few months ago, I realized I kept opening Obsidian to edit all my Markdown files. I'd copy the Markdown from Coteditor, my text editor of choice (I highly recommend it), and paste it into a designated note called Scrap[.\]md in my Obsidian vault to edit and then paste it back after I was done. Now this generally worked for my workflow, and I still do this often, but the problem arises when Obsidian isn't already open. Because Obsidian is an Electron app, it takes forever to open!

# Problem & Comparison

I figured there must be an easier way to open Markdown files and optimize my workflow. I did come across and try a few editors like Marktext, MarkJason, and the $15 USD Typora. However, I felt like these editors were either a bit clunky, or missing some features.

Over the course of a few months of developing Marklet, I hope I've developed something unique.

1. Marklet is not only native Appkit, but it's based on Textkit, meaning it starts up reallllly really fast, and is intuitive, because you've already used to Textedit and other Apple apps.
2. Mine is a fully featured app, with Keyboard Shortcuts, tables where you can easily add new lines or rows, and even a command bar ⌘+⇧+p to help you find what you're looking for (and more)!
1. The first thing I noticed in Typora was its code blocks are missing a copy button that also show you what language you're working with.
2. Marktext is missing a few nice to have features such as a reading mode, tables that fit your screen with text-wrapping, and image resizing the way Obsidian does it
3. Markjason is permanently stuck on dark mode, and doesn't have live-preview.
3. Marklet's features are all configurable, so you can customize the app based on your personal preferences.

# Marklet will be FREE on the Mac App Store for the first two weeks until August 16th, as a promotion, then it will be $2.99 thereafter.



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https://getmarklet.com

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marklet-markdown-editor/id6791297358?mt=12

I hope you enjoy my app, and I fully welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have. If you do stumble upon any bugs, let me know, and I'll address it.

https://redd.it/1vd241j
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PoRaBar, my menubar podcast and radio player, now with an iPhone app plus YouTube and Audiobookshelf
https://redd.it/1vdd8h3
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Simple Video Editor for Mac?

Is there a video editing app out there that will allow me to cut out middle parts of a video, add clips together and with minimalistic sound / visual adjustments (exposure, pitch, cropping).

Don't get me wrong, im an avid Davinci Resolve user and I love its complexity. Im just on the lookout for a simpler editing solution that is quick and won't break the bank (no subscriptions, one time purchase)

Thanks

https://redd.it/1vdeprt
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[Giveaway] I'm back! Askmeety Roadmap Update (Private Meeting Notetaker)

https://redd.it/1vdiap8
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Lumn: Ambient Lighting + Music Sync for your Mac

https://redd.it/1vdmwrf
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I built WDM, a macOS download manager with browser capture, media downloads, and image saving

https://redd.it/1vdqwww
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Sortio now sorts by document contents, so files named IMG_7819.pdf still land in the right folder

I posted here about Sortio a while back when it was mostly a rules engine. What I have been working on since is making it sort by what is actually inside a document rather than by its name.

The demo I recorded uses a folder where every filename is deliberately useless: scanner output, camera dumps, Untitled-22.pdf, attachment-58324.pdf. Sortio reads the documents, works out which client each one belongs to and what kind of document it is, and files them into a client and document-type structure. It runs about two and a half minutes: https://youtu.be/ehFr11IfuOc

How it works in practice: point it at a folder, describe the structure you want in plain English, and it shows you a full preview with a reason for every single file before it moves anything. Undo lives in History if you change your mind.

Being straight about the tradeoffs: cloud AI is the default, so file names and extracted text go to the provider. Local-only through Ollama and bring-your-own-key are both supported if that matters to you. It also sets aside files it cannot read rather than guessing at them, which you can see happen in the demo.

Free to try at https://www.getsortio.com. Genuinely useful feedback welcome, including the negative kind.

https://redd.it/1vdtjod
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