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Kruszoneq/macUSB

The all-in-one bootable USB creator for Mac

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Kruszoneq/macUSB has 3k+ stars and 150+ forks on GitHub, is written in Swift, and was last pushed on Oct 14, 2026. Data as of . Signed-in members get hourly updates — create a free account.

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Updated 46 minutes ago
Type:ApplicationCategory(s):Desktop & System UtilitiesProductivity & Business Apps
Added to GitGenius on October 2nd, 2026
Created on December 14th, 2025
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 5 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 154
Total Stargazers: 3,262 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 11 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 4.4 hours
Mean response time: 9.9 hours
90th percentile: 23.8 hours
Tracked items: 32

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1 person did triage or write work on this repository in the last 12 months.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 5
New in 7 days: 1
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 3 days
Stale 30+ days: 0
Stale 90+ days: 0

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 0
Events in 7 days: 0

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  • resolved (16)
  • bug (14)
  • enhancement (13)
  • app (6)
  • awaiting release (5)
  • Windows (3)
  • stale (2)
  • usb-creation (2)

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Detailed Description

macUSB is a bootable USB creator for Mac that simplifies the process of preparing bootable media on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

The tool addresses the challenge of creating bootable USB installers for legacy macOS versions on modern Macs, where older installer workflows often conflict with newer system requirements. It provides a guided interface that handles this complexity through solutions developed during practical troubleshooting. The application supports multiple source types: users can download macOS installers directly from Apple servers using the built-in downloader, or provide local installer files and disk images. It automatically handles compatibility considerations for older macOS versions on Apple Silicon hardware and validates USB drive capacity before preparation.

macUSB suits anyone needing to create bootable media on a Mac, particularly those working with legacy macOS versions that present compatibility challenges on newer hardware. The tool has expanded beyond its original focus on legacy macOS to support creating bootable Linux and Windows USB media from ISO images, making it useful for broader bootable media workflows. It includes checksum calculation for source verification and optional Windows setup automation. The README identifies it as an alternative to tools designed for other platforms, positioning it as a Mac-native solution for these tasks.

Development activity shows consistent engagement with user feedback driving feature expansion. The project maintains active issue resolution and incorporates user-reported needs into the roadmap. Updates introduce both stability improvements and new capabilities across supported operating systems. The codebase demonstrates attention to security practices through notarization. Maintenance includes regular dependency updates and refinements to the user experience based on practical usage patterns.