OS X Apps

Software developers and designers are constantly searching for ways to optimize their daily workflow: to increase productivity, automate mundane tasks and increase overall efficiency on the job. Thankfully we have no shortage of software that aims to help us achieve optimum output.

My top several Mac apps (in no particular order) that I use on a daily basis:

General Workflow

• iTerm2 + zsh + Oh my Zsh — replacement for Terminal and extensions to speed up terminal workflow
• Homebrew — package manager for OS X

Development Routines

• Visual Studio Code — super lightweight and flexible text editor which is perfect for daily app development and text operations.
• Tower — effortless Git management
• Dash
• ColorSlurp
• Free Ruler — screen measuring tool

Database Management

GUI

• TablePlus

Launchers

• mongoDB.app — MongoDB runner
• Postgres.app — PostgreSQL runner
• Redis.app — Redis runner

Productivity

• Raycast — fast and configurable launcher with many workflows built-in.
• Things — personal TODO lists
• 1Password — passwords, credit cards, and other secure documents and notes.
• Notion — tons of stuff: project planning, meeting notes, public documents.
• Tadam — simple Pomodoro timer
• HazeOver — turn distractions down and focus on your current task.
• Rectangle — window management application
• Bartender
• Itsycal — a tiny menu bar calendar
• Dropbox

Writing

• iA Writer — notes and Markdown writing

Network

• Postman — API workflow
• Spark
• Skype
• Slack — team and community chat
• Zoom — business face-to-face chat and group meetings
• ForkLift 3 — dual-pane file manager for Mac

Graphics

• Pixea — convenient image viewer and browser
• PhotoBulk
• Figma — for design

Photography

• Capture One
  • RNI All Films 5

Quick Look Plugins

• qlImageSize

Misc

• Elmedia Player
• Audirvāna Origin — music Player & Hi-Res streaming services
• CleanMyMac X — tidying up Mac
• CleanShot X
• Gemini 2
• The Unarchiver
• DaisyDisk
• SuperDuper
• Lungo

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Obsolete: Unclutter, CheatSheet, Transmission, Pomodoro Time Pro , gfxCardStatus, Transmit 4, ColorSnapper 2, WebStorm, Patterns, Characters, Sequel Pro, SQLPro, Robomongo, Postico, Redis Desktop Manager, Evernote, Spectacle, Fantastical 2, Alfred 3, f.lux, Brightness Slider, Marked 2, Airmail 3, CapsLocker, VOX, Noizio, HyperDock, Xee³, Gyazo, Commander One PRO, Sketch, Luminar, Adobe Lightroom CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Affinity Designer, ImageOptim, ImageAlpha