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A curated Awesome list of open source applications for macOS, organized by category such as audio, browser, dev tools and productivity.

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What is it?

This is an Awesome-style list that collects open source applications built for or running on macOS. Entries are grouped into categories including Audio, Backup, Browser, Chat, Database, Development, Editors, Graphics, Productivity, Utilities and many more, and each entry links to the project's repository with a short description and the languages it is written in.

The list covers both native Mac apps and cross-platform tools that run on macOS. Many entries include screenshots or a project website. Contributions are accepted through a contributing guide, and new or popular additions are also announced on a Telegram channel.

The list is useful for developers and users who want free, source-available alternatives to commercial Mac software and want to find projects they could contribute to.

Key features

  • 01Covers hundreds of macOS apps across dozens of categories.
  • 02Lists both native Mac applications and cross-platform tools.
  • 03Shows the programming languages used by each project.
  • 04Includes screenshots and project websites for many entries.
  • 05Accepts community contributions via a contributing guide.

Use cases

  • Finding free, open source replacements for paid Mac software.
  • Discovering open source projects to contribute to on macOS.
  • Browsing a specific category such as audio, notes or developer tools.

Topics

#macos#awesome-list#open-source-apps#applications#mac-apps#apps#awesome#c-plus-plus#hacktoberfest#javascript

FAQ

What is open-source-mac-os-apps?
A curated Awesome list of open source applications for macOS, organized by category such as audio, browser, dev tools and productivity. This is an Awesome-style list that collects open source applications built for or running on macOS. Entries are grouped into categories including Audio, Backup, Browser, Chat, Database, Development, Editors, Graphics, Productivity, Utilities and many more, and each entry links to the project's repository with a short description and the languages it is written in.
Is open-source-mac-os-apps free to use? What license does it have?
open-source-mac-os-apps is open source under the CC0-1.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is open-source-mac-os-apps still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to open-source-mac-os-apps was on Oct 21, 2026.
What can I use open-source-mac-os-apps for?
Finding free, open source replacements for paid Mac software. Discovering open source projects to contribute to on macOS. Browsing a specific category such as audio, notes or developer tools.
Where can I get open-source-mac-os-apps?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/serhii-londar/open-source-mac-os-apps

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