jaywcjlove/awesome-mac

 This project is dedicated to collecting high-quality macOS software and organizing them systematically by different categories for easy search and use.

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Summary Information

Updated 23 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on August 30th, 2026
Created on July 17th, 2016
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 775 (+1)
Number of forks: 8,627
Total Stargazers: 112,236 (+2)
Total Subscribers: 1,522 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 7.1 hours
Mean response time: 120.1 days
90th percentile: 122.0 days
Tracked items: 120

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 99% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "removal" is answered fastest, typically in about 3 hours, while "addition" waits about 26 hours. 66% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months, so the open count overstates what is actively being worked. Only 9% of issues opened in the past year have been closed.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 74
New in 7 days: 3
Closed in 7 days: 3
Avg open age: 413 days
Stale 30+ days: 68
Stale 90+ days: 57

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 3
Closed in 7 days: 3
Comments in 7 days: 3
Events in 7 days: 12

Top labels

  • addition (89)
  • removal (11)
  • help wanted (9)
  • bug (7)
  • vote (5)
  • organization (1)

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Detailed Description

Awesome Mac is a curated list of macOS software organized by category for discovery and reference.

The project addresses the challenge of finding quality applications for macOS by collecting and systematically categorizing software across different domains. It functions as a browsable directory where users can explore applications grouped by type, making it easier to discover tools suited to specific needs rather than searching through scattered sources.

This resource suits developers and macOS users who want a vetted starting point for finding applications rather than relying on app store searches or word-of-mouth recommendations. It works well for anyone building a new Mac setup or looking for specialized tools in categories like utilities, productivity, creative software, or development. The list provides a single reference point spanning multiple software categories, eliminating the need to search multiple sources.

The project maintains active curation with regular updates to its collection and organization. Entries are systematically categorized to keep the list navigable as it grows. The repository accepts community contributions, allowing users to suggest additions and improvements to the curated selection.