Foyer: ambient sound you place around yourself, from the menu bar
Problem. I work better with background sound, but every mixer I tried is a stack of sliders: rain at 40, fire at 60, all of it landing in the middle of my head. After an hour that flat wall is its own kind of tiring and I'd end up turning it off.Foyer puts each sound on a canvas as an orb you drag around yourself. Distance sets the volume, left and right sets the pan, so you build a room by placing things in it instead of balancing faders. It's real binaural spatial audio. It lives in the menu bar, so switching rooms or setting a sleep timer never opens a window.Comparison.A Soft Murmur is the classic free mixer: ten sliders, no account, and an App Store privacy label that reads Data Not Collected, same as mine. If sliders do the job for you it's genuinely fine, and it's free. The difference here is placement rather than level, plus a native menu-bar presence and rooms that carry over to the iPhone.Endel is the other direction: a subscription, an account required, and an App Store privacy label listing identifiers used to track you, with advertising among the stated purposes. Foyer has no account, no analytics in the app, and one payment.Pricing. The free tier does not expire: the whole 12-sound library, three sounds per room, five saved rooms, menu-bar control and sleep timer, AirPods head tracking, and shareable rooms.$9.99 once unlocks unlimited sounds and rooms, scheduling, Shortcuts and Focus filters, and iCloud sync. One purchase covers Mac and iPhone. No subscription, no account.Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6779207564?mt=12Screenshots: https://usefoyer.appDisclosure: I'm the developer.

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 10:19AM by Relative-Emu-1346
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Which Popclip extensions do you use most?
With the new release of popclip, i decided to look into new settings and extensions.I mostly use cut/copy/paste, open link, and open easydic (which i use mostly for AI translations), I have a few others, but never really use them. Not because they are aren't useful, but because I need them so seldomly that I forget they are in the popclip popup. Any extensions you use for a relative generic workflow that you recommend? by generic I mean, i am not a dev, so rarely will I need to convert text to snake_case and things like that.thanks

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 01:16PM by gkavek
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I am Building Recento Pro: 10 useful Mac Apps in One app (10 free licenses)
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1vcoz3h

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 04:32PM by Ok-Organization5910
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RAD Weather is a real Mac app (free) that treats forecast disagreements as the feature, not a bug + a lifetime option for extras, rare in weather apps
https://i.redd.it/qcscn758tsgh1.jpeg

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 07:33PM by amerpie
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PilotCut: I got mass-frustrated with CapCut, and FinalCut Pro. Built my own Mac video editor that lets any AI agent do the cutting. Basically a tool for ChatGPT Codex / Claude Code for your video editing
https://v.redd.it/opv37fe3psgh1

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 07:18PM by hailWildCat
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Is there a way to customize the Shortcuts app's Notifications?
I am using the Show Notification action within a Shortcut, the Shortcut/Notification works fine, it shows up on the screen and Notification Center, but I can't customize it in the System Settings --> Notifications --> Application Notifications section, because the Shortcuts app in not in the list of Applications, all the other apps that use Notifications are there, but Shortcuts is not, is there a way to reset Notifications so Shortcuts can show up and I can customize its Notifications? ThanksNote: I have this issue on two MacBooks M1 and M2, running Sequoia 15.7.8 and Golden Gate Public Beta 2 respectively.

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 08:09PM by br_web
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DedupX 1.6.0 - find exact and similar duplicates on Mac (incl. Photos Library)
I’m the developer of DedupX. Posting because 1.6.0 is out, and a lot of it came from the blunt feedback on my last thread. Grateful to all those who reached out with their experiences and feedback, and I hope you like the improvements.Problem: Duplicate photos and files pile up across Downloads, external drives, and the Photos Library. Finder can’t sort that out. You need something that finds exact copies and near-duplicates, lets you review them quickly, and deletes safely (Trash / Recently Deleted), without a bloated workflow.CompareSimilar to Gemini 2 by MacPaw and CCleaner, DedupX uses perceptual hashing to find visually similar images across formats and resolutions, not just byte-identical files. DedupX also scans the System Photos Library (full access), matches exact and similar images against your folders, and the current version 1.6.0 adds a sentence-builder for bulk selection (AND/OR conditions) plus a redesigned two-pane results view with a thumbnail strip.PhotoSweeper X: PhotoSweeper is excellent for visual comparison. DedupX focuses on a simpler review loop, smarter keep suggestions (prefer originals over copy / numbered names), persisted scan settings, and lower pricing for people who want exact + similarity without paying PhotoSweeper money.Not claiming to beat either at everything. If you already love one of those, keep it. DedupX is for people who want a lighter, modern Mac-native tool that covers folders and Photos together.Major Features in 1.6.0System Photos Library support: full Photos access required; exact + similarity matching; deletions go to Recently DeletedRedesigned results view: two-pane layout with horizontal thumbnail stripSentence-builder selection with composable AND/OR conditionsMajor scan performance work, including Quick ScanVisual polish and clearer deletion warningsScan individual files and package libraries (e.g. Photo Booth) when detectedPricingFree trial: 10 scans or 7 days (whichever first)Annual: $5.99/yearLifetime: $16.99 onceA 30% discount coupon is available, valid on both subscription (1st year only, $5.99/yr. after that) and lifetime tiers: DEDUPX30OFFProduct + purchase: https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/Privacy Policy: https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/privacy/Terms of Service / EULA: https://maheepk.net/projects/dedupx/terms/The app is notarized for peace of mind.Who I amMy name is Maheep Kumar. I work as a backend software dev full-time, been learning macOS and iOS development for a few months now.Site: https://maheepk.netContact: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/technusm1AI Disclaimer: Code Completion + Generating Release notes from commits.

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 10:01PM by Specific-Job2476
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Flyout - a notes panel that flies out from your screen edge, with real code blocks and line level reminders
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1vcyczu

Submitted August 1, 2026 at 10:49PM by LightingLabs
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I built Toplify to monitor App Store rankings across 175 countries (Mac + iOS)
https://v.redd.it/vww85aqz3ugh1

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 12:17AM by Dmytro-Wakeup
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Native Live-Preview Markdown Editor, not just another vibe-coded Markdown app
Hey guys (& and gals),I've been building a Markdown editor app for the past few months. Let me tell you why. So a few months ago, I realized I kept opening Obsidian to edit all my Markdown files. I'd copy the Markdown from Coteditor, my text editor of choice (I highly recommend it), and paste it into a designated note called Scrap[.]md in my Obsidian vault to edit and then paste it back after I was done. Now this generally worked for my workflow, and I still do this often, but the problem arises when Obsidian isn't already open. Because Obsidian is an Electron app, it takes forever to open!Problem & ComparisonI figured there must be an easier way to open Markdown files and optimize my workflow. I did come across and try a few editors like Marktext, MarkJason, and the $15 USD Typora. However, I felt like these editors were either a bit clunky, or missing some features.Over the course of a few months of developing Marklet, I hope I've developed something unique.Marklet is not only native Appkit, but it's based on Textkit, meaning it starts up reallllly really fast, and is intuitive, because you've already used to Textedit and other Apple apps.Mine is a fully featured app, with Keyboard Shortcuts, tables where you can easily add new lines or rows, and even a command bar ⌘+⇧+p to help you find what you're looking for (and more)!The first thing I noticed in Typora was its code blocks are missing a copy button that also show you what language you're working with.Marktext is missing a few nice to have features such as a reading mode, tables that fit your screen with text-wrapping, and image resizing the way Obsidian does itMarkjason is permanently stuck on dark mode, and doesn't have live-preview.Marklet's features are all configurable, so you can customize the app based on your personal preferences.Marklet will be FREE on the Mac App Store for the first two weeks until August 16th, as a promotion, then it will be $2.99 thereafter.https://getmarklet.comhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/marklet-markdown-editor/id6791297358?mt=12I hope you enjoy my app, and I fully welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have. If you do stumble upon any bugs, let me know, and I'll address it.

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 01:30AM by Wakmail
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[Megathread] The App Pile - August, 2026
https://i.redd.it/l1y7wg7mxugh1.jpeg

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 02:44AM by Mstormer
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What would your dream YouTube browser extension do?
I’m doing some user research to understand what people actually want from a better YouTube experience.Would your dream extension include:Better or automatically generated chapters, with an easy-to-navigate player overlaysome creators don't enable them by default to users can't skip certain section.Subscription folders and channel categoriesA “cinema mode” where the player fills the browser window without fullscreenTranscript search, summaries, notes, and timestamp bookmarksBetter playlists, queues, Watch Later, and viewing historyOptions to hide Shorts, recommendations, comments, or other distractionsPlayback preferences remembered for each channelWhich would you actually use? What’s missing that would make YouTube meaningfully better for you? Please share what would make your YouTube experience meaningfully better.PS: We would try to handle the ad blocking by default if feasible/stable/reliable.

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 02:31AM by discoveringnature12
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PoRaBar, my menubar podcast and radio player, now with an iPhone app plus YouTube and Audiobookshelf
https://i.redd.it/7n03cnurdxgh1.png

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 11:08AM by MistiqueJacque
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Simple Video Editor for Mac?
Is there a video editing app out there that will allow me to cut out middle parts of a video, add clips together and with minimalistic sound / visual adjustments (exposure, pitch, cropping).Don't get me wrong, im an avid Davinci Resolve user and I love its complexity. Im just on the lookout for a simpler editing solution that is quick and won't break the bank (no subscriptions, one time purchase)Thanks

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 12:36PM by Daventurephoto
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[Giveaway] I'm back! Askmeety Roadmap Update (Private Meeting Notetaker)
https://v.redd.it/aqo23kuasygh1

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 03:36PM by LIN3003
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I made a sticky notes app that lives on your Mac desktop
https://v.redd.it/ns54bbqq5ygh1

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 01:30PM by SuspiciousBoat742
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Lumn: Ambient Lighting + Music Sync for your Mac
https://v.redd.it/zwnmtqwllzgh1

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 06:44PM by eaeaea0ooo
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I built WDM, a macOS download manager with browser capture, media downloads, and image saving
https://v.redd.it/feo1lqb8i0hh1

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 09:20PM by welaxxx
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PurrPad, I taught my MacBook trackpad to purr. It has since started ignoring me
Rest your hand on the trackpad and it purrs. Not audio through the speakers, the actual haptic engine, so you feel it under your palm. The first time it worked I sat there grinning at a laptop like an idiot.Then I gave it a personality and now I live with it.ProblemEvery "cat purr" thing I could find is a sound file. You put on headphones and listen to a recording of a cat, which is fine, except it occupies your ears, it loops, and after about ninety seconds your brain notices the loop and the spell breaks. Meanwhile the thing people actually like about a cat on their desk is the weight and the vibration, not the audio.PurrPad puts the purr in the MacBook trackpad instead, so it is something you feel while you work, with your ears free.It doesn't always purr. Sometimes you rest your hand and it just... considers you, and declines. Then it sulks. If you click on it during the sulk, it sulks harder, and the app quietly tells you the sulk is now personal. At maximum annoyance it scratches you, which is to say the little paw icon draws its claws and the copy says "Claws were optional. Were."Full Cat personality 😻ComparisonPurrli (purrli.com) is the best-known purr generator and it is genuinely good, but it is audio: it uses your speakers or headphones, and it is a continuous sound rather than something you touch. PurrPad is haptic, so it costs you no audio channel and works in a quiet office with headphones off.Mine has moods. It sometimes declines to purr and then sulks, it gets the zoomies about once a fortnight, it brings me a dead mouse now and again, and it goes silent the instant your mic or camera turns on so it has never purred through a meeting.PricingFree: one cat and all the behaviour, forever. No trial, no timer.
$4.99 one time unlocks the other five cats, the tuning controls, and recording your own cat so the trackpad purrs like her specifically. No subscription.
https://purrpad.appAbout meAbout meI am Francesco, an independent developer in Italy. Who I am, how the app is funded, and how to reach me: https://purrpad.app/about (full name, LinkedIn, contact, and links to the privacy policy, terms and refund policy).Contact is [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) and I answer it myself.Linked it https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-pavanetto/The app is signed and notarised, so no Gatekeeper warnings. It cannot go on the Mac App Store because driving the haptic engine needs a private framework, which is why I am posting here rather than linking an App Store page.There is no demo video and there cannot be one, since a video of this app is a hand resting on a trackpad for thirty seconds. The site draws the actual pulse train instead and you can press and hold it to hear roughly what your palm gets.Genuinely want to know: does it feel like a cat, or like a phone on a table? That has been the open question since day one and I still cannot answer it about my own app.

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 04:47PM by Different-Door3968
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Sortio now sorts by document contents, so files named IMG_7819.pdf still land in the right folder
I posted here about Sortio a while back when it was mostly a rules engine. What I have been working on since is making it sort by what is actually inside a document rather than by its name.The demo I recorded uses a folder where every filename is deliberately useless: scanner output, camera dumps, Untitled-22.pdf, attachment-58324.pdf. Sortio reads the documents, works out which client each one belongs to and what kind of document it is, and files them into a client and document-type structure. It runs about two and a half minutes: https://youtu.be/ehFr11IfuOcHow it works in practice: point it at a folder, describe the structure you want in plain English, and it shows you a full preview with a reason for every single file before it moves anything. Undo lives in History if you change your mind.Being straight about the tradeoffs: cloud AI is the default, so file names and extracted text go to the provider. Local-only through Ollama and bring-your-own-key are both supported if that matters to you. It also sets aside files it cannot read rather than guessing at them, which you can see happen in the demo.Free to try at https://www.getsortio.com. Genuinely useful feedback welcome, including the negative kind.

Submitted August 2, 2026 at 11:04PM by thecanonicalmg
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