Open source Productivity apps for Mac

115 free, open source Productivity apps for macOS, most popular first. Maccy, AltTab, Clipy and more, each installed in one click with OpenDMG.

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MaccyLightweight search-as-you-type clipboard manager
AltTabBrings the Windows Alt-Tab functionality to macOS
ClipyClipy is a Clipboard extension app for macOS
TinycastLightweight native launcher with app search, clipboard management, window controls, and…
FSNotesNotes manager for macOS/iOS: modern notational velocity (nvALT) on steroids
OpenDisplayTurn spare Apple devices into second monitors — true extended display over USB or WiFi
TomatoBarPomodoro Technique Timer for macOS with Touch Bar support
LaunchNextClassic Launchpad experience, relive old macOS
HexVoice transcription tool, press and hold a hotkey to transcribe speech and paste the…
TimerSimple Timer app for Mac
OpenOatsMeeting note-taker with real-time transcription that searches your notes to surface…
TRexCopy any text on the screen to avoid retyping
DeckPrivacy-focused macOS clipboard management tool
DollA mac app to help monitor your app badges！
lookA keyboard-first, local-first launcher that opens apps, files, folders, clipboard…
ClingInstant fuzzy find any file
LaunchNowAlternative Launchpad for MacOS Tahoe
Jupyter Notebook ViewerNotebook viewer for macOS
Apple Notes ExporterBulk exporter for Apple Notes
OpenClipFloating text actions for selected text — a fast, open-source PopClip alternative to…
macIconChangerSimply change your app's icon on macOS. Just a click
SwitchKeyboard-driven window switcher with inline filtering and app-level cycling
VizCapture text/QR Codes/Barcodes from screen snippets
NotySticky notes that live at the edge of your screen — slide the pointer to the right edge…
TaskTickScheduled task manager for running scripts with flexible schedules, logs, and…
MicmuteToggling microphone mute in any app
BufferLightweight macOS clipboard manager with text, image, and on-device OCR history
CopiA Secure Alternative to macOS Clipboard
Linked IdeasmacOS application to write down and connect ideas
RevuLocal-first spaced repetition study app
PasteMemoSmart clipboard manager that keeps your copies one hotkey away for instant pasting
SuperCornersHot corners enhancer with extra triggers and automation
EdgeMarkOpen-source edge-panel Markdown notes app that stores notes as plain `.md` files you can…
LaunchBackAn alternative implementation of the classic Launchpad (pre-Tahoe)
ClipbaraFast, private, open-source clipboard manager to find anything you've copied, organize…
ClipPocketYour Smart Clipboard Manager for macOS
MacboardA minimalistic clipboard manager for macOS
AmanuAuto records and transcribes online meetings with speaker separation and written summaries
StarcatSyncs your GitHub Stars into a searchable, taggable local knowledge base with AI-assisted…
LaunchyFree open-source launcher alternative
StrokeMouseCustom mouse-gesture tool: hold a trigger button, draw a stroke, and run shortcuts, apps…
OpenASOTrack App Store keyword rankings, ratings, reviews, competitor visibility, and Apple Ads…
Speed ReaderRead faster with the power of silencing vocalization with SpeedReader
LaunchpadPlusEnhanced and customizable Launchpad replacement
MaCursorA tool for customizing system cursor styles
macGistSimple app to send pasteboard items to GitHub's Gist
WispDead-simple scratchpad that opens with a hotkey, type and dismiss with Esc
ScrollToZoomA Mac utility for precisely zooming in or out using the mouse wheel
StickyNotesA Windows 10-esque Sticky Notes app implemented in AppKit
TequilaAll-in-one native productivity app for deep focus and visual clarity, built in Swift
PestyOpen-source clipboard manager with a beautiful, color-coded history strip that slides up…
NimclipMenu bar clipboard history tool — press a hotkey to search and paste previously copied…
Pesto ClipboardClipboard Manager
ClippyClipboard manager with card-based history, smart content detection, and local AI text…
ClipDockLocal-first clipboard shelf for finding, previewing, pinning, and reusing copied content…
TweaksWith just one tap, instantly rewrite, rephrase, or refine any text from your clipboard
KnopoOutliner that stores notes as blocks in plain Markdown files you own with no lock-in
QLaunchLaunchpad alternative with Metal rendering, an infinite canvas, and pinyin search
SimbiMeeting note-taker that records, transcribes, and summarizes sessions, letting you chat…
TinyRecorderMacro recorder that records clicks, drags, scrolls, and keystrokes and replays them on a…
FlowClipLightweight search-as-you-type clipboard manager
Command ReopenRestores minimized or closed app windows when you switch with Cmd+Tab
WebWatcherMonitors website updates and sends notifications
Old-LaunchpadGood Old Launchpad for MacOS 26 Tahoe
SaneClipClipboard manager with AES-256 encryption, Touch ID lock, and local-only history
LiftoffLaunchpad replacement with live window previews and smart app organization
DimsumDims background windows to highlight your current focus
ReposeMenu bar break reminder that dims your screen and pauses automatically during calls
ChorusUnifies web services like Gmail, Slack, Discord, and ChatGPT into one window with…
ClippPeer-to-peer clipboard sync for trusted devices on your own network
WhiskOpen-source clipboard manager that saves text, links, images, files, and colors
DropNoteA minimalist macOS app for quick notes directly in the menu bar
ClipfieldBeautiful open-source clipboard manager with searchable history and quick paste
Pulse (Service Monitor)Service status monitor with notch glow and health checks
TrelloAppUnofficial Trello desktop wrapper
YankFast, private clipboard manager with searchable history, OCR, tags, and iCloud sync
LaunchCornerA lightweight, modern hot-corner app launcher — move the mouse to a screen corner to…
ImpulsoYet another macOS Task Management App
OpenFireAn ultra-smooth, "select-to-pop" circular menu tool for macOS
Batch ClipboardCopy multiple items at once and paste them in the same order
sigstopContext-aware break reminders that adapt to your work instead of interrupting focus
EarnoteRecords meetings, lectures, and calls, then transcribes and writes structured notes…
QrSnaprA simple macos app that turns Qr images into urls for your clipboard
LaunchpadOGApple, give me back my Launchpad
TrueTone ManagerRemembers True Tone preference per app and auto-applies it on app switch
SmartClipboardAI-powered clipboard manager with semantic search for enhanced clipboard experience
EdaBoardA native macOS clipboard manager that lives in your menu bar
NotraSwiftUI notes app that stores each note as a TextBundle with Markdown content and local…
MovAppA lightweight Launchpad alternative
BetterClipMenu bar clipboard manager for snippet storage, history search and global shortcut…
TameoA modern, privacy-first clipboard manager — a clean-room successor to Clipy
MelingoLocal-first language learning for macOS — reading, cards, and FSRS review
MimerFast, private, developer-first clipboard manager with a command palette that can…
LockInBlock distracting websites and apps on a schedule — no extension, no quick off switch
CopyWheelMenu bar snippet wheel — a hotkey pops a radial menu at your cursor, and clicking a slice…
RecallClipboard manager with on-device semantic search — finds copies by meaning, guards…
DropletMenu bar Pomodoro timer and focus tool
DualClipDual clipboard manager for switching between two independent clipboards
SaneSalesSales tracker for LemonSqueezy, Gumroad, and Stripe. macOS and iOS
ZenTimeTimed exam practice tool that tracks per-question time, signals overtime, and exports…
TaskNxtAccount-free task manager with three lanes: what's due now, what's next, and what can wait
clawpypasteExtracts copy-ready blocks from Claude Code session JSONL, including code fences, tool…
DayDreamLocal app and window history you can browse or query with connected AI
VasaLocal-first infinite canvas for notes, images, links, audio, and video
WinkBind global shortcuts to apps — open, focus, and hide with a keystroke
TapBuddyDesktop pet that reacts to your keyboard and mouse input
Tempo (Crows-Storm)Local-first focus timer with a kanban board and private work history
MCGAClipboard parser that watches the clipboard, runs parsers, and shows results in a popover…
Meemo AILocal-first meeting notes with on-device transcription; optional cloud LLM to polish text
SatoriKeyboard-first GTD app with a terminal-inspired workflow
PastiqueAuto-categorizing clipboard manager that groups copies by type and lets you search…
SkrepkaClipboard history manager with a focus-preserving picker that syncs paired devices over…
PacerWeekly usage tracker that helps pace progress toward custom limits
Better SwitchRestores or reopens an app window when switching apps with ⌘Tab
On HandLocal-first clipboard manager for keeping copied text, links, and images within reach