A small list of useful applications that can help you get started with MacOS.
Contexts 3 - Window Switcher
Provides a window switcher with functionality similar to Windows Alt+Tab function.
brew install --cask contexts
Rectangle - Window Mover / Resizer
Move and resize windows in macOS using shortcuts or snap areas.
brew install --cask rectangle
- magnet (costs $7.99)
ueli - Keystroke Launcher
A keystroke launcher for Windows and macOS. Cleaner alternative to macOS native Spotlight feature.
brew install --cask ueli
Maccy - Clipboard manager
Maccy is a lightweight clipboard manager for macOS. It keeps the history of what you copy and lets you quickly navigate, search, and use previous clipboard contents.
brew install --cask maccy
Iterm2 - Terminal Emulator
iTerm2 is a better alternative to the macOS native Terminal app.
brew install --cask iterm2
Sequel Ace - MySQL Client
MySQL client with many features. Fork of Sequel Pro, but works better and adds more features.
brew install --cask sequel-ace
- Sequel Pro (doesn't support MySQL 8)
- Table Plus
Postman - API Client
Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs.
brew install --cask postman
Buttercup - Password Manager
Buttercup is a free, open-source and cross-platform password manager, built on NodeJS with Typescript.
brew install --cask buttercup
meetingbar - Meetings in Menu Bar
Displays your next meetings in the top menu bar and lets you click to join them.
brew install --cask meetingbar
Edison Mail - Email Client
Edison Mail is a very clean and simple email client.
Slowquitapps - Slow Quit Apps
Adds a global delay of 1 second to the Cmd-Q shortcut to prevent you from accidentally quitting out of applications.
brew install --cask slowquitapps
