[OS] Magnetism - Opensource Magnet Alternative
https://github.com/sadopc/magnetism

https://redd.it/1r58zgt
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Up until 2022, macOS used to show a colorful flag for active input source in the menu bar. Now it's dull monochromatic codes. There's an app that brings back glanceability - Colorful Input Menu Flags for macOS.

Colorful Input Menu Flags menu bar item & menu

Up until May of 2022, when macOS 12.4 was released, there used to be a colorful flag for active input source in the menu bar. You would use your keyboard shortcuts to switch between languages you were accustomed to, and you'd see the flag change in the menu bar. Even with your peripheral vision, the colors used to be a very useful cue.

In Monterey 12.4, Apple changed that to a dull, monochromatic language code. There is some sort of explanation behind Apple's decision, but it never sat right to me that it was now "the new way or the highway". Within a week I've developed Colorful Input Menu Flags and hoped it would make it through App Review.

CIMF is a small menu bar utility that displays emoji-based country flags for the active keyboard layout. For languages that are official in multiple countries, the app offers customization - you can pick which flag you want to see. Some Welsh users were very vocal around this :)

What it offers:

Clear, high-contrast flag indicators for strong glanceability
Tiny memory footprint and minimal resource usage

It doesn’t replace or modify Apple’s built-in input menu — it simply adds its own visual indicator alongside it.

If you rely on multiple keyboard inputs daily and want a faster visual cue than text codes, this restores that experience in a lightweight way.

You can get it from the Mac App Store for a dollar. I hope the flair Lifetime is correct - it's a one time payment and I intend to keep the app up to date for my lifetime

https://redd.it/1r58lvu
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Update on LaunchMe - Launchpad replacement with customization for macOS 26 Tahoe.

https://redd.it/1r5alf3
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Kando is amazing

Having never reliably gotten the Actions Ring with the current MX4 in LogiOptions+ working I was getting frustrated. I recently got an Ultrawide OLED and wanted my taskbar / dock hidden to prevent screenburn but soon realised that waiting for it to pop up to switch apps when I'm working was a bit tedious. Actions Ring seemed like the answer - using it like a circle dock. Except that it only works sometimes on Mac, and it's a bit clunky even when it does.

So I went down a rabbit hole of free and paid circle dock / launcher thingies - Pieoneer, Launchy, Oribital, Dory. None of them did what I wanted - they all had their quirks. Then I discovered Kando. It's fantastic - highly customisable, cross platform (Linux, Max, and Windows). I'm barely scratching the surface by just using it as a launcher. Nice that I have the same thing on my Mac and Windows machines.

One cool feature - you can have multiple Menus, each triggered by a different set of keystrokes. I have two and have them assigned to two buttons on my MX4, but it also worked well off one button for the main menu, and ctrl+same button for secondary menu.

It's really neat, so I thought I'd share. And it's free. Developed by u/Schneegans who has some great YouTube content describing it.

https://kando.menu/

https://redd.it/1r5avvh
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Sticky Notes

Is there a FREE sticky notes app that syncs across devices?

Seems to be lot of sticky apps (all very colorful) but I haven’t see any specs that suggests the sticky note will synch across other devices

https://redd.it/1r5abwq
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OS eMule for macOS ...

A friend "ported" eMule to macOS. You might find this interesting. Feel free to ping him on github if you want to give feedback / contribute.

https://github.com/mderouet/macMule

I brought eMule back to life on macOS — here's macMule

I grew up downloading on eMule in the early 2000s. A few months ago I wondered: does eMule still work? Turns out the ed2k and Kad networks are still alive.

So I packaged eMule as a proper macOS .app — drag it to Applications, launch it, and it auto-connects. Works on Apple Silicon through Rosetta 2.

GitHub: https://github.com/mderouet/macMule

It's about 1 GB because it bundles Wine Crossover, but after that it's zero-configuration.

Fair warning: with modern internet speeds you won't get the authentic 48-hour wait for a 700 MB DivX rip of The Matrix anymore. Progress bar enthusiasts may be disappointed.

Feedback welcome!

https://redd.it/1r5dile
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Really we cannot clear cache on Mac Os ?

There is not apps to clear cache ? Or « purgeable space » ? In Ms Windows i used Ccleaner regulary but in Mac Os it’s not the same.
Can you suggest apps to clear cache and purgeable space please ?
I upgraded to Tahoe and got 120gb of free space liberated. That’s crazy.

Help please.

https://redd.it/1r5g523
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[OS] FrameExporter – My first open source macOS app for ultra-fast video frame export
https://redd.it/1r5gxue
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BundleHunt's First Sale of 2026 Is Live - Lifetime Licenses Only

The first[ BundleHunt](https://bundlehunt.com/?ap_id=MacPicks) sale of 2026 kicked off today. This round is focused entirely on lifetime licenses - no one-year subnoscriptions or short-term trials disguised as deals. Update eligibility for major or minor releases still varies by app, so always check the fine print before buying.

In tech, big names rise fast and disappear just as quickly. When a company sticks around for well over a decade, there's usually a reason. BundleHunt has been doing its thing since 2010, offering a different twist on software bundles: you build your own. That means you're not forced into buying 30 apps just to get the three you actually want.

Over the years, they've built a decent reputation for fixing problems when a purchase doesn't work out, and I've picked up a few solid tools there myself - including Keyboard Maestro, Mountain Duck, and Downie. The catalog always includes lesser-known apps too, which is both fun and dangerous. Affordable software has a way of convincing you that you suddenly *need* something you'll never open again. Discipline required.

# Apps I Can Personally Vouch For

These aren't just random listings - they're legitimate contenders in their categories.

# [TextSniper](https://appaddict.app/post/textsniper)

​TextSniper is one of those deceptively simple utilities that ends up becoming part of your daily workflow. It's an OCR tool that lets you grab text from almost anywhere: videos, PDFs, presentations, screenshots, online courses - basically anything visible on your screen.

Draw a box around the text and it captures it. Rotation, odd angles, and shadows usually aren't a problem. There's a handy option to remove line breaks automatically, and an additive clipboard mode that makes multi-step capture painless.

Real-world use case: grabbing command output from a video tutorial or copying text from an app that inexplicably doesn't allow selection.

**Developer Price** \- $9.99

**BundleHunt Price** \- $2.00

# [MacPilot 17](https://appaddict.app/post/mac-pilot-for-customization-and-utilities)

​MacPilot is a system-tweaking utility with an almost absurd number of options - over 1,100 tweaks at last count. Think of it as a centralized control panel for settings Apple hides or spreads across plist files and command-line flags.

A few examples of what it can do:

* Calendar: change default event duration
* Dock: enable single-app mode or window previews
* Finder: enable "Quit Finder"
* Launchpad: reset layout and control rows/columns
* Music: enable half-star ratings
* QuickTime: remember open movies on quit
* Safari: restore backspace navigation
* Screen Capture: change default file type
* Spotlight: rebuild index
* Terminal: focus follows mouse
* Time Machine: disable automatic backup prompts

Power users will appreciate having everything in one place instead of hunting down obscure terminal commands.

**Developer Price** \- $29.99

**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.99

# [Lingon Pro](https://appaddict.app/post/stop-making-cron-jobs)

​Lingon Pro has been around for more than two decades, which is practically geological time in Mac utility years. It remains one of the best GUI front-ends for launchd - the scheduling and background-task system built into macOS. Lingon Pro will be available during this sale, but it is not on the BundleHunt home page today.

You can create jobs that run:

* whether your Mac is awake or asleep
* whether you're logged in or not
* with elevated privileges when needed
* using keep-alive rules to restart failed tasks automatically

If you run noscripts, backups, or maintenance tasks behind the scenes and don't want to babysit cron files or plist syntax, this is one of the cleanest ways to do it.

**Developer Price** \- $23.99

**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.00

# Apps That Look Interesting

These are the ones that caught my eye but aren't part of my regular toolkit - yet.

# [Infinidesk](https://infinidesk.app)

Infinidesk tries to solve desktop clutter by letting you create multiple desktop

environments, each with its own files, folders, and wallpaper.

Two modes stand out:

* **Classic Mode** \- one project-focused desktop across all Spaces
* **Follow Spaces Mode** \- desktop contents change automatically as you switch Spaces in Mission Control

If your Mac desktop becomes a dumping ground by noon every day, this could be a surprisingly practical way to enforce structure without changing your habits.

**Developer Price** \- $12.99

**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.00

# [Rocket Typist](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rocket-typist/id6463636684)

Rocket Typist has developed a loyal following fast. It's a text expansion and snippet manager that regularly comes up in discussions alongside TextExpander and Typinator - usually because it adds a few modern touches those veterans don't emphasize.

Highlights include:

* folders for organizing snippets
* support for plain text, rich text, code, images, and AI-generated snippets
* strong search and filtering for large libraries

If you live in repetitive text - support emails, documentation, or code templates - tools like this pay for themselves quickly.

**Developer Price** \- $19.99

**BundleHunt Price** \- $3.50

# [Dock Star](https://dockstar.app)

Anyone who misses the late, great DragThing will probably perk up here. Dock Star lets you build custom, hideable docks anywhere on your screen.

Notable features:

* customizable docks with tabs and themes
* quick access to folders, drives, and network shares
* integration with Apple Shortcuts for automation triggers
* scene switching for different workflows or monitor setups

The nostalgia factor is real, but the utility angle is solid if you like highly customized desktop layouts. Rocket Typist isn't listed on the BundleHunt homepage today, but it will become available during this sale.

**Developer Price** \- $20.00

**BundleHunt Price** \- $4.50

# Final Thoughts

Bundle sales live in that weird intersection between smart bargain hunting and impulsive software hoarding. The build-your-own model helps keep things sane, but the temptation to pick up "just one more app" is very real. Some might say it's an addiction.

The practical approach: start with a specific workflow problem you're trying to solve. If an app clearly fits that need - great. If not, leave it in the cart and walk away. Your future self will thank you.

And if you're the kind of Mac user who enjoys experimenting without committing to subnoscriptions, this is one of the cleaner opportunities to stock up without the recurring-cost hangover.

https://redd.it/1r5qruh
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Subnoscriptions

So many subnoscription apps in the macOS world. Well, probably in all computing except Linux.

Whether subnoscription models are valid or popular isn’t part of this question. Let’s just assume for this matter that they’re a fait accompli.

What are the macOS apps that are definitely worth using as a subnoscription?

I’ll start, even if lifetime subnoscription disappears as an option tomorrow UpNote would still be worth the $2 per month.

https://redd.it/1r5ucok
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I built a macOS native «System Data» inspector + uninstaller app. Hopefully no more «How do I clean System Data?» posts.

https://redd.it/1r6129o
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New Post Requirements to Combat Low Quality Content (Phase 2)
https://redd.it/1r6d06r
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