8 Free and Open-source Cli Apps for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)

1- OCRmyPDF

OCRmyPDF adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files, allowing them to be searched

OCRmyPDFOCRmyPDF adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files, allowing them to be searched

OCRmyPDF is a free open-source command-line tool that adds an OCR text layer to scanned PDF files, allowing them to be searched or copy-pasted. It is already being used to scan and search millions of heavy PDF files.

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2- Dnote

A simple command line notebook for programmers

DnoteA simple command line notebook for programmers

Dnote is a simple command line notebook for programmers.

It keeps you focused by providing a way of effortlessly capturing and retrieving information without leaving your terminal. It also offers a seamless multi-device sync.

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3- slap

Sublime-like terminal-based text editor

slapSublime-like terminal-based text editor

slap is a Sublime-like terminal-based text editor that strives to make editing from the terminal easier. It has:

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4- Marp

Markdown Presentation Ecosystem

MarpMarkdown Presentation Ecosystem

Marp (also known as the Markdown Presentation Ecosystem) provides an intuitive experience for creating beautiful slide decks. You only have to focus on writing your story in a Markdown document.

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5- Brewery

Homebrew GUI is a UI for homebrew package Manager on Mac OS X

Brewery is a GUI for the homebrew Package Manager on OS X.

Brewery only supports a subset of the commands offered by the brew command-line utility:

installing and uninstalling formulas

list available and installed formulas

check for warnings from brew doctor

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6- Crok

A fast GUI for Homebrew written in SwiftUI

CrokA fast GUI for Homebrew written in SwiftUI

Cork is a fast free open-source Homebrew manager.

Cork is not just an interface for Homebrew. It has many features that are either very hard to accomplish using Homebrew alone, or straight-up not possible.

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7- BrewMate - Homebrew GUI

Homebrew GUI apps manager

BrewMate - Homebrew GUIHomebrew GUI apps manager

BrewMate is a macOS GUI application that makes it easy to search for, install, and uninstall Homebrew casks. You can also see the top downloaded casks.

Read about BrewMate - Homebrew GUI 's features, license, platforms, and more.