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New Mac? These 7 Tools Will Change How You Work

Created at October 29, 2025 • Updated 10/29/2025

Just got a new Mac? Here’s a list of open-source tools to supercharge your workflow — from productivity and coding to security and screen recording.

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Cap is an open-source alternative to Loom for creating beautiful, shareable screen recordings. The project features a multi-architecture approach with a Tauri (Rust) desktop application using SolidStart on the frontend, a Next.js web application, and shared React components and utilities across the monorepo. Cap includes a comprehensive database layer with Drizzle ORM and standardized configuration across all packages.

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Plane is an open-source project management platform that combines the best features of JIRA, Linear, and Asana into one intuitive tool. Designed to track issues, manage sprints, and organize product roadmaps without unnecessary complexity, it offers a calm alternative to chaotic project management solutions. With its clean interface and powerful workflow customization, Plane helps teams stay productive while maintaining focus on their work rather than tool management.

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Thunderbird is Mozilla's official open-source email application for Android devices, bringing the trusted Thunderbird email experience to mobile platforms. The app supports multiple email accounts, unified inbox management, and advanced email features including PGP encryption, message filtering, and customizable notifications. Built with modern Android development practices, it provides a privacy-focused alternative to proprietary email clients while maintaining compatibility with IMAP, POP3, and Exchange protocols.

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Ghostty is a modern terminal emulator built for speed and native platform integration. It leverages GPU acceleration for exceptional rendering performance while maintaining low resource usage. The terminal supports advanced features like ligatures, true color, Unicode, and extensive customization options. Designed for developers and power users who demand a responsive, reliable terminal experience across macOS and Linux platforms.

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ueli is a fast, cross-platform keystroke launcher that helps users quickly find and launch applications, files, and perform various actions without leaving the keyboard. It provides instant search capabilities across multiple sources including installed applications, file system, browser bookmarks, and custom commands. Designed for power users who value efficiency, ueli offers extensible functionality through plugins, customizable shortcuts, and a clean, minimal interface that stays out of the way until needed.

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Brave Browser is a free, open-source web browser built on Chromium that prioritizes user privacy and security. It blocks ads and trackers by default, offers built-in HTTPS upgrades, and includes features like Brave Shields for enhanced protection. The browser also introduces Brave Rewards, allowing users to earn cryptocurrency for viewing privacy-respecting ads. Designed for users who value speed, privacy, and control over their browsing experience.

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Bitwarden envisions a world where no one gets hacked, and we recognize this is only possible by working together. The global Bitwarden community shapes our mission to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to safely manage their sensitive information online.

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