Evidence-first research
Turn product pages, reviews, and discussions into Mac app research you can verify before you buy.
r/macapps
Best transcription app with Speaker Diarization
My job involves talking to clients over the phone or in-person. It's a critical part of my work. Everything discussed and who said what needs to be recorded in a word document. Having a conversation that flows naturally and allows me to think on my feet while typing doesn't come easy for me. I use a Macbook M2 and an iPhone 16 and calls can be made/answered on both. My mandatory requirements are: * Diarization / speaker detection to seperate who said what (a popular one I trialled often joined sentences from speaker 1 and speaker 2) * Local transcription and total privacy. Conversation or text stays with me. * Hot-key / short cut start and stop * Inexpensive * Bluetooth support so that I can take calls on a headset or buds Optional (nice but no critical): * It knows my voice * Integration with Claude * Real time speech to text I am aware of the Mac App Comparison table but I am looking for real-life experience and what users consider to be best value for money. Free is good but inexpensive is okay as well. Thank you for any suggestions that meet my user case. (Cross-posted this with r/mac )
Sep 1, 2026
r/macapps
Trove File Explorer just hit 1.3.0 - the Finder alternative for Windows switchers
Hi again! I posted here back in February when Trove File Explorer just launched after the closed beta ([original thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1qswisl/announcing_the_launch_of_trove_file_explorer_a/)). Huge thanks to everyone who has purchased it since or tried the beta via TestFlight. A lot of the feedback that has reached me is now shipped in **v1.3.0**. **Problem**: Many people who switch over from Windows to MacOS find Apple's Finder confusing, unintuitive and incompatible with the workflows for which they have muscle memory. **Trove File Explorer** is a native SwiftUI file manager for macOS built specifically for people who miss the UI and shortcuts of Windows Explorer, such as Cmd+X/Cmd+V cut-and-paste, F2 rename, a proper sidebar folder tree, editable address bar, three view modes (grid, list and gallery) and Windows-style undo/redo, while also including poweruser features like multipanel-view allowing for up to 4 panels per tab or window, and a built-in search functionality which supports scanning file contents. I tried to give a concise overview of the look and feel in the video attached to this post. I have been daily driving Trove ever since it became stable enough, after the beta, and I am very proud of where it stands today. **Some notable features in v1.3.0:** * **"New" menu to create file templates** Right-click → New to create empty documents, e.g. for these formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, and ZIP archives. * **Copy
Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Show HN: Markdown Viewer and Editor
I built an online viewer and editor for .md files where the file stays on your machine. Free to use and code is available under MIT License here: https://github.com/hattray/markdown-editor You can also install it as a Chrome/Edge app so that it works for files on your desktop by double-clicking. Supports standard .md files with formatting, syntax-highlighting for code, table of contents, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX via KaTex. Also supports exporting to .html, .pdf and .png. Please give it a try and share your feedback for improvements.
Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Dropbox Data Breach
I received a security notice from Dropbox today saying that my account was accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, 2026, and that Dropbox believes files in the account were viewed or downloaded. According to the email, Dropbox uses Lenovo as an identity provider, allowing users to authenticate to Dropbox with a verified Lenovo ID. Dropbox says: an issue with Lenovo’s email verification process allowed an unauthorized party to register a Lenovo ID using your email address and then use that Lenovo ID to log into the Dropbox account associated with that email address. So, as I understand it, the attack path was roughly: 1. Attacker registers a Lenovo ID using the victim’s email address. 2. Lenovo incorrectly treats the email address as verified. 3. Dropbox trusts the Lenovo identity. 4. Attacker gets access to the Dropbox account associated with that email address. Dropbox says it has since expired all sessions authenticated through Lenovo ID and removed the Lenovo link from my account. It also says Lenovo authentication can no longer be used for the account without first entering the Dropbox password. I’ve searched for a public disclosure from Dropbox or Lenovo and haven’t found one yet. Has anyone else received the same notice, or seen any public information about this vulnerability? I’m particularly interested in knowing how broadly the Lenovo ID login mechanism was available and how many Dropbox accounts may have been affected.
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
What is the best on-device voice transcription app for macOS?
Hello. Recently I bought my first Apple Silicon Mac, powered by an M5 and 32GB of RAM. And I'm eager to start using the power of local AI models. One of the tasks I've always wanted to do on my old Intel Mac was accurate voice transcription. And now, thanks to Apple Silicon and LLMs, this is possible. So here are my requests for the app: - No subscription based. I want to pay once. - Local transcription, on device, for privacy. - No heavily AI coded apps. I understand nowadays all software are AI assisted to some extent, but no vibe coded apps please. - Different languages aside from just English. Optional: - Better if I can choose among different models, such as Apple's own on-device transcription engine, or Nvidia Parakeet, aside from the typical Whisper engine. - Diarization. It would be wonderful if it had it but I know not many apps have it. I know of MacWhisper, from Jordi Bruin, as that's the best known of all, but with it, I have always the same doubt: Mac App Store version or web version... Mac App Store is great for payment and convenience, and overall I prefer it, but the dev says the website version usually has more features... Aside from MacWhisper, if you know of any other interesting transcription app that may meet the requirements stated above, just let me know! I want the best transcription software to date!
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
CommuteBar - Live commute time in your Menu Bar
Hi guys, I'd like to introduce CommuteBar, a small menu bar indicator that shows live commute times for your destinations, powered by Apple Maps. It also features routes, multiple saved destinations, optional scheduled commute windows, and leave alerts. # Problem Its hard to know exactly when to head out with changing traffic conditions. One way to check is to open a maps app, but that can get redundant and distracting. Or you'd need to make a new calendar event just to check traffic for someplace you go regularly, like the office or gym. Typically, what happens is you'd make a best guess on when to leave, break focus, or leave late. There’s no live commute ETA that you can glance at while working on your Mac. To fix this problem, CommuteBar puts an easy to read indicator right next to the clock on your Mac and shows you the most relevant status depending on the current situation: 1. Duration of the commute (no delay) "🚗 15min", 2. Show extra delay time (when traffic) "⏰ +5min", 3. Urgency when to go soon (scheduled destination) "🚨 15min" With CommuteBar, you can get ahead of traffic and check conveniently from the menu bar without getting too distracted from having to take extra steps, open other apps or checking your phone. # Comparison The native Calendar's Time to Leave feature works for events, but it shows up as a notification rather than a small persistent indicator from the menu bar. Apple/Google Maps are good for routes, but you still need to open an app. CommuteBa
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
PasteQuick v2.3 is out! This is a simple‑to‑use clipboard manager.
PasteQuick: A lightweight, privacy‑focused clipboard manager. All clipboard history is stored locally, supporting text, links, images and code. Invoke search window with **⌘+⇧+C**, paste window with **⌘+⇧+V**, with mini‑window and image preview support. **Problem:** We constantly copy and reuse text, links, images, code, files, and other temporary content in our daily workflow. However, the system clipboard only keeps the latest copied item, with no history or quick way to search and retrieve previous content. Once overwritten, previously copied content can be difficult to find and reuse. PasteQuick solves this problem with a simple, lightweight design and a strong focus on privacy, making clipboard content easy to find and reuse while keeping your data secure. **Comparison:** Compared with popular clipboard managers like Paste, Maccy, Raycast, and Alfred, PasteQuick focuses on **fast keyboard workflows, rich clipboard content, and AI integration**. Separate search and paste windows make it easy to find and paste content with dedicated shortcuts, while support for text, images, files, and folders makes your clipboard more versatile. Image thumbnails provide quick visual previews, with **MCP support coming soon** to let AI access your clipboard history. **Pricing**: Lifetime full‑feature access: ~~$29.99~~, now on sale for $19.99. Annual subscription available at $9.99, or monthly subscription at $2.99 for one‑month trial. The app works without payment — no hard feature limits
Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Claude 20x usage is only for the 5 hour window, not for the weekly limit
I thought I'd share this because it's very misleading and I think almost everyone was misled by this. I had thought the entire time I was getting 4x the usage of the $100 5x plan by purchasing the $200 subscription. I learned about it here: https://x.com/SataEricUX/status/2094121392229028236 and there is a lawsuit about it https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-sued-alleged-false-advertising-claude-max-subscription-usage-limits/
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
What is the best on-device voice transcription app for macOS?
Hello. Recently I bought my first Apple Silicon Mac, powered by an M5 and 32GB of RAM. And I'm eager to start using the power of local AI models. One of the tasks I've always wanted to do on my old Intel Mac was accurate voice transcription. And now, thanks to Apple Silicon and LLMs, this is possible. So here are my requests for the app: - No subscription based. I want to pay once. - Local transcription, on device, for privacy. - No heavily AI coded apps. I understand nowadays all software are AI assisted to some extent, but no vibe coded apps please. - Different languages aside from just English. Optional: - Better if I can choose among different models, such as Apple's own on-device transcription engine, or Nvidia Parakeet, aside from the typical Whisper engine. - Diarization. It would be wonderful if it had it but I know not many apps have it. I know of MacWhisper, from Jordi Bruin, as that's the best known of all, but with it, I have always the same doubt: Mac App Store version or web version... Mac App Store is great for payment and convenience, and overall I prefer it, but the dev says the website version usually has more features... Aside from MacWhisper, if you know of any other interesting transcription app that may meet the requirements stated above, just let me know! I want the best transcription software to date!
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
CommuteBar - Live commute time in your Menu Bar
Hi guys, I'd like to introduce CommuteBar, a small menu bar indicator that shows live commute times for your destinations, powered by Apple Maps. It also features routes, multiple saved destinations, optional scheduled commute windows, and leave alerts. # Problem Its hard to know exactly when to head out with changing traffic conditions. One way to check is to open a maps app, but that can get redundant and distracting. Or you'd need to make a new calendar event just to check traffic for someplace you go regularly, like the office or gym. Typically, what happens is you'd make a best guess on when to leave, break focus, or leave late. There’s no live commute ETA that you can glance at while working on your Mac. To fix this problem, CommuteBar puts an easy to read indicator right next to the clock on your Mac and shows you the most relevant status depending on the current situation: 1. Duration of the commute (no delay) "🚗 15min", 2. Show extra delay time (when traffic) "⏰ +5min", 3. Urgency when to go soon (scheduled destination) "🚨 15min" With CommuteBar, you can get ahead of traffic and check conveniently from the menu bar without getting too distracted from having to take extra steps, open other apps or checking your phone. # Comparison The native Calendar's Time to Leave feature works for events, but it shows up as a notification rather than a small persistent indicator from the menu bar. Apple/Google Maps are good for routes, but you still need to open an app. CommuteBa
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
PasteQuick v2.3 is out! This is a simple‑to‑use clipboard manager.
PasteQuick: A lightweight, privacy‑focused clipboard manager. All clipboard history is stored locally, supporting text, links, images and code. Invoke search window with **⌘+⇧+C**, paste window with **⌘+⇧+V**, with mini‑window and image preview support. **Problem:** We constantly copy and reuse text, links, images, code, files, and other temporary content in our daily workflow. However, the system clipboard only keeps the latest copied item, with no history or quick way to search and retrieve previous content. Once overwritten, previously copied content can be difficult to find and reuse. PasteQuick solves this problem with a simple, lightweight design and a strong focus on privacy, making clipboard content easy to find and reuse while keeping your data secure. **Comparison:** Compared with popular clipboard managers like Paste, Maccy, Raycast, and Alfred, PasteQuick focuses on **fast keyboard workflows, rich clipboard content, and AI integration**. Separate search and paste windows make it easy to find and paste content with dedicated shortcuts, while support for text, images, files, and folders makes your clipboard more versatile. Image thumbnails provide quick visual previews, with **MCP support coming soon** to let AI access your clipboard history. **Pricing**: Lifetime full‑feature access: ~~$29.99~~, now on sale for $19.99. Annual subscription available at $9.99, or monthly subscription at $2.99 for one‑month trial. The app works without payment — no hard feature limits
Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Claude 20x usage is only for the 5 hour window, not for the weekly limit
I thought I'd share this because it's very misleading and I think almost everyone was misled by this. I had thought the entire time I was getting 4x the usage of the $100 5x plan by purchasing the $200 subscription. I learned about it here: https://x.com/SataEricUX/status/2094121392229028236 and there is a lawsuit about it https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-sued-alleged-false-advertising-claude-max-subscription-usage-limits/
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
50% offer on all TunaBellySoftware apps
Second time's a charms! *(Here's* [my first time](https://www.reddit.com/r/thingsapp/s/aSfxRyKtJM) *;)* I just found that **TG Pro** is on a 50% discount, for 8,75€ (~~17,50€~~). It's a quite popular app, that controls the fan speed and temperature of your Mac with great control and ease. Their sale applies to all their apps as well! Maybe you find it useful 😉 ***Edit***: *Things 3 for Mac is also on a 30% discount* ***Edit 2:*** I’m not the developer of TG Pro, but just a happy(/new) customer 😄
Aug 31, 2026
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Hacker News
Show HN: SlideOps – slides from a repo that flag when they drift from the code
I kept generating slide decks about my codebases with an agent, and weeks later they would go stale. Updating them was quite costly (time & tokens), as the agent would have to re-scan the whole repo to re-generate the slides. So I made the slide deck carry its own provenance: SlideOps skill turns a repo into a slide deck, with all references to files carrying exact line range and a hash. Checking is done with standard-library Python: no model calls, no network, and very fast. For example, it distinguishes MOVED (the code shifted) from CHANGED (the content differs). Updating the slides costs tokens, but now the checking part has already given the agent just the relevant context on what exactly needs to be repaired. SlideOps ships as a Claude Code plugin and runs as a plain agent skill in Codex, Copilot CLI and OpenCode. Longer write-up: https://medium.com/@lukicov/your-documentation-is-a-build-ar... GitHub repo: https://github.com/glukicov/slideops
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
HealthyNotch: Health nudges in your Mac's notch to keep you healthy while working
I made this. I sit at a MacBook most of the day and I am genuinely bad at noticing my body. I'll code for a few hours, skip water, eat lunch at 3, and only clock it when my neck feels like a brick. Break apps never stuck for me because they interrupt the thing I am actually trying to do. Full screen overlay, I dismiss it. Notification, I swipe it. So I put the reminders in the notch. Tiny 8-bit animations for water, posture, eyes, stand up, and one lunch nudge a day. Hover and a small home panel drops down. That's the whole app. I use it myself. I still ignore it sometimes. I ignore this less than a "take a break" overlay, which is the only reason I kept it. **Problem:** I needed health reminders that stay in the corner of my vision instead of covering the document. Water I can log without opening another window. A lunch nudge that is not a calendar event I will skip. Data that stays on the Mac. **Comparison:** LookAway and Time Out are the honest alternatives if you want the computer to stop you. Time Out is free and dims the screen. LookAway is better if you want overlay breaks, Smart Pause in meetings, that kind of enforcement. If a blocked screen is what actually makes you stand up, use those. I bounced off that model, so this does the opposite: it sits in the notch and waits. Alcove is the other comparison people make because it also uses the notch. Alcove is a Dynamic Island: now playing, widgets, notifications. It does not remind you to drink water. Two notch apps on o
Aug 31, 2026
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Hacker News
Show HN: Free, Fast Screenshot App for macOS with One-Click Screenshot Sharing
Every day, I send a lot of screenshots. The default app on Mac is useless. I have to do so many steps: take a screenshot, save it, annotate it, save it as an image, then send it as an image in chats. It takes me a few minutes. But it should take just a few seconds. My second use case is sending feedback to my AI agents, and I’ve found they make much better edits when I provide comments and annotations on the screenshot. So I built this app. It lets me instantly capture screenshots, annotate them, and share them in one click. The same goes for any agent. It can do everything the native macOS screenshot tools can do, but better. It’s like a child of Figma and the native macOS screenshot app. Looking for a feedback
Aug 31, 2026
How it works?
Turn a link into a decision in 3 steps
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read public page
identify apps + claims
keep source attached
1. Paste a link
Start with a product page, review, comparison, or public discussion.
2. Choose what matters
Keep the apps and buyer factors that actually affect your decision.
3. Create reusable Research
Save the result, add priorities, share it, or use someone else's work as your starting point.
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Features
Research that reduces uncertainty, not just tabs
Source-backed research
Every published answer stays attached to the source that supports it, so you can verify before you buy.
Comparison that fits the decision
Compare the apps you choose across category-specific factors, not a generic checklist that fits nothing.
Research you can reuse
Save a comparison as Research, add your own priorities, share it, or use someone else's work as a starting point.
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Mac launcher shortlist
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Public facts, private thinking
Public facts remain evidence-backed while your notes, priorities, and decisions stay yours until you publish them.
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Missing evidence remains an open question. Conflicts stay visible.
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TheMacApps exists because a directory tells you what exists, but a purchase decision needs evidence: what matters for this category, what each app actually supports, what changed, and which source proves it.
Public facts stay separate from your personal Research, so better sources can improve shared knowledge without overwriting anyone's notes or decisions.
Research the decision, not the marketing page.
- Keep evidence visible.
- Keep missing facts as open questions.
- Reuse good Research instead of restarting from zero.
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Start free. Save, reuse, and publish Research when it becomes part of your workflow.
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FAQ
What kinds of links can I research?
Public product pages, reviews, comparisons, discussions, documentation, and other public HTTP/HTTPS pages can be analyzed as a research starting point.
How are facts verified?
TheMacApps separates what a page claims from verified facts. Research cells keep source links and evidence state so missing evidence is never silently turned into a negative answer.
Can I compare more than two apps?
Yes. A Research can contain a broad comparison set, while the table keeps the first app pinned and lets you scroll across the rest.
Can I add my own research fields?
Yes. You can add the questions that matter to your purchase instead of waiting for a global schema to anticipate every niche app category.
Do I need an account to analyze a URL?
You can analyze a public URL before creating a saved Research. An account is required when you want the research to become your persistent asset.
Can Research be private?
Research supports private, unlisted, and public visibility. Personal notes are not exposed to other viewers of a public Research.
Can I use someone else's Research?
Yes. Use this research creates your own Research while preserving lineage to the source, so you can change priorities without rewriting public facts.
Is TheMacApps only a directory?
No. The catalog is the identity layer for apps; the core product is evidence-backed Research that turns scattered web pages into reusable purchase knowledge.
Where does TheMacApps get its evidence?
Research can cite official product sites, App Store pages, documentation, support pages, release notes, GitHub, reviews, Reddit, YouTube, X, and other public web sources.
What happens when sources disagree?
Conflicting evidence stays visible as conflicting. TheMacApps does not silently pick one source and present it as settled fact.
Does missing evidence mean a feature is unsupported?
No. Missing evidence remains an open question until a source supports a yes or no answer.
Can Research change when an app changes?
Yes. Public facts can be refreshed as products, pricing, requirements, and features change, while your private notes and priorities remain separate.
Can I share a Research without making it fully public?
Yes. Unlisted Research can be shared by link without appearing as a normal public listing.
Can I keep personal notes inside a Research?
Yes. Personal notes and decision context belong to your Research layer and are kept separate from reusable public facts.
Can I start from a Reddit or X discussion?
Yes. Public discussions can be analyzed as starting evidence, then the important product claims can be verified against stronger sources.
Can AI agents use TheMacApps research?
Yes. The research model is designed so agents can plan, investigate, identify evidence gaps, and work with structured app facts instead of opaque summaries.
Does TheMacApps research non-Mac software?
The product is centered on Mac apps and Mac buying decisions. Cross-platform products can appear when their Mac version is relevant to the comparison.
Can makers correct outdated information?
The evidence model is designed for corrections to be backed by newer or stronger sources rather than overwriting facts without traceability.
How is it better than another app directory?
Read the real conversations that become Research inputs.
r/macapps
Headset
Best transcription app with Speaker Diarization
My job involves talking to clients over the phone or in-person. It's a critical part of my work. Everything discussed and who said what needs to be recorded in a word document. Having a conversation that flows naturally and allows me to think on my feet while typing doesn't come easy for me. I use a Macbook M2 and an iPhone 16 and calls can be made/answered on both. My mandatory requirements are: * Diarization / speaker detection to seperate who said what (a popular one I trialled often joined sentences from speaker 1 and speaker 2) * Local transcription and total privacy. Conversation or text stays with me. * Hot-key / short cut start and stop * Inexpensive * Bluetooth support so that I can take calls on a headset or buds Optional (nice but no critical): * It knows my voice * Integration with Claude * Real time speech to text I am aware of the Mac App Comparison table but I am looking for real-life experience and what users consider to be best value for money. Free is good but inexpensive is okay as well. Thank you for any suggestions that meet my user case. (Cross-posted this with r/mac )
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Sep 1, 2026
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Dropbox
Dropbox Data Breach
I received a security notice from Dropbox today saying that my account was accessed without authorization between August 4 and August 21, 2026, and that Dropbox believes files in the account were viewed or downloaded. According to the email, Dropbox uses Lenovo as an identity provider, allowing users to authenticate to Dropbox with a verified Lenovo ID. Dropbox says: an issue with Lenovo’s email verification process allowed an unauthorized party to register a Lenovo ID using your email address and then use that Lenovo ID to log into the Dropbox account associated with that email address. So, as I understand it, the attack path was roughly: 1. Attacker registers a Lenovo ID using the victim’s email address. 2. Lenovo incorrectly treats the email address as verified. 3. Dropbox trusts the Lenovo identity. 4. Attacker gets access to the Dropbox account associated with that email address. Dropbox says it has since expired all sessions authenticated through Lenovo ID and removed the Lenovo link from my account. It also says Lenovo authentication can no longer be used for the account without first entering the Dropbox password. I’ve searched for a public disclosure from Dropbox or Lenovo and haven’t found one yet. Has anyone else received the same notice, or seen any public information about this vulnerability? I’m particularly interested in knowing how broadly the Lenovo ID login mechanism was available and how many Dropbox accounts may have been affected.
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
Raycast
PasteQuick v2.3 is out! This is a simple‑to‑use clipboard manager.
PasteQuick: A lightweight, privacy‑focused clipboard manager. All clipboard history is stored locally, supporting text, links, images and code. Invoke search window with **⌘+⇧+C**, paste window with **⌘+⇧+V**, with mini‑window and image preview support. **Problem:** We constantly copy and reuse text, links, images, code, files, and other temporary content in our daily workflow. However, the system clipboard only keeps the latest copied item, with no history or quick way to search and retrieve previous content. Once overwritten, previously copied content can be difficult to find and reuse. PasteQuick solves this problem with a simple, lightweight design and a strong focus on privacy, making clipboard content easy to find and reuse while keeping your data secure. **Comparison:** Compared with popular clipboard managers like Paste, Maccy, Raycast, and Alfred, PasteQuick focuses on **fast keyboard workflows, rich clipboard content, and AI integration**. Separate search and paste windows make it easy to find and paste content with dedicated shortcuts, while support for text, images, files, and folders makes your clipboard more versatile. Image thumbnails provide quick visual previews, with **MCP support coming soon** to let AI access your clipboard history. **Pricing**: Lifetime full‑feature access: ~~$29.99~~, now on sale for $19.99. Annual subscription available at $9.99, or monthly subscription at $2.99 for one‑month trial. The app works without payment — no hard feature limits
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Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
OpenCode
Show HN: SlideOps – slides from a repo that flag when they drift from the code
I kept generating slide decks about my codebases with an agent, and weeks later they would go stale. Updating them was quite costly (time & tokens), as the agent would have to re-scan the whole repo to re-generate the slides. So I made the slide deck carry its own provenance: SlideOps skill turns a repo into a slide deck, with all references to files carrying exact line range and a hash. Checking is done with standard-library Python: no model calls, no network, and very fast. For example, it distinguishes MOVED (the code shifted) from CHANGED (the content differs). Updating the slides costs tokens, but now the checking part has already given the agent just the relevant context on what exactly needs to be repaired. SlideOps ships as a Claude Code plugin and runs as a plain agent skill in Codex, Copilot CLI and OpenCode. Longer write-up: https://medium.com/@lukicov/your-documentation-is-a-build-ar... GitHub repo: https://github.com/glukicov/slideops
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Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
Trove File Explorer just hit 1.3.0 - the Finder alternative for Windows switchers
Hi again! I posted here back in February when Trove File Explorer just launched after the closed beta ([original thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/macapps/comments/1qswisl/announcing_the_launch_of_trove_file_explorer_a/)). Huge thanks to everyone who has purchased it since or tried the beta via TestFlight. A lot of the feedback that has reached me is now shipped in **v1.3.0**. **Problem**: Many people who switch over from Windows to MacOS find Apple's Finder confusing, unintuitive and incompatible with the workflows for which they have muscle memory. **Trove File Explorer** is a native SwiftUI file manager for macOS built specifically for people who miss the UI and shortcuts of Windows Explorer, such as Cmd+X/Cmd+V cut-and-paste, F2 rename, a proper sidebar folder tree, editable address bar, three view modes (grid, list and gallery) and Windows-style undo/redo, while also including poweruser features like multipanel-view allowing for up to 4 panels per tab or window, and a built-in search functionality which supports scanning file contents. I tried to give a concise overview of the look and feel in the video attached to this post. I have been daily driving Trove ever since it became stable enough, after the beta, and I am very proud of where it stands today. **Some notable features in v1.3.0:** * **"New" menu to create file templates** Right-click → New to create empty documents, e.g. for these formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CSV, JSON, XML, HTML, and ZIP archives. * **Copy
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
Aside
What is the best on-device voice transcription app for macOS?
Hello. Recently I bought my first Apple Silicon Mac, powered by an M5 and 32GB of RAM. And I'm eager to start using the power of local AI models. One of the tasks I've always wanted to do on my old Intel Mac was accurate voice transcription. And now, thanks to Apple Silicon and LLMs, this is possible. So here are my requests for the app: - No subscription based. I want to pay once. - Local transcription, on device, for privacy. - No heavily AI coded apps. I understand nowadays all software are AI assisted to some extent, but no vibe coded apps please. - Different languages aside from just English. Optional: - Better if I can choose among different models, such as Apple's own on-device transcription engine, or Nvidia Parakeet, aside from the typical Whisper engine. - Diarization. It would be wonderful if it had it but I know not many apps have it. I know of MacWhisper, from Jordi Bruin, as that's the best known of all, but with it, I have always the same doubt: Mac App Store version or web version... Mac App Store is great for payment and convenience, and overall I prefer it, but the dev says the website version usually has more features... Aside from MacWhisper, if you know of any other interesting transcription app that may meet the requirements stated above, just let me know! I want the best transcription software to date!
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Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Claude
Claude 20x usage is only for the 5 hour window, not for the weekly limit
I thought I'd share this because it's very misleading and I think almost everyone was misled by this. I had thought the entire time I was getting 4x the usage of the $100 5x plan by purchasing the $200 subscription. I learned about it here: https://x.com/SataEricUX/status/2094121392229028236 and there is a lawsuit about it https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/anthropic-sued-alleged-false-advertising-claude-max-subscription-usage-limits/
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
LookAway
HealthyNotch: Health nudges in your Mac's notch to keep you healthy while working
I made this. I sit at a MacBook most of the day and I am genuinely bad at noticing my body. I'll code for a few hours, skip water, eat lunch at 3, and only clock it when my neck feels like a brick. Break apps never stuck for me because they interrupt the thing I am actually trying to do. Full screen overlay, I dismiss it. Notification, I swipe it. So I put the reminders in the notch. Tiny 8-bit animations for water, posture, eyes, stand up, and one lunch nudge a day. Hover and a small home panel drops down. That's the whole app. I use it myself. I still ignore it sometimes. I ignore this less than a "take a break" overlay, which is the only reason I kept it. **Problem:** I needed health reminders that stay in the corner of my vision instead of covering the document. Water I can log without opening another window. A lunch nudge that is not a calendar event I will skip. Data that stays on the Mac. **Comparison:** LookAway and Time Out are the honest alternatives if you want the computer to stop you. Time Out is free and dims the screen. LookAway is better if you want overlay breaks, Smart Pause in meetings, that kind of enforcement. If a blocked screen is what actually makes you stand up, use those. I bounced off that model, so this does the opposite: it sits in the notch and waits. Alcove is the other comparison people make because it also uses the notch. Alcove is a Dynamic Island: now playing, widgets, notifications. It does not remind you to drink water. Two notch apps on o
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Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Show HN: Markdown Viewer and Editor
I built an online viewer and editor for .md files where the file stays on your machine. Free to use and code is available under MIT License here: https://github.com/hattray/markdown-editor You can also install it as a Chrome/Edge app so that it works for files on your desktop by double-clicking. Supports standard .md files with formatting, syntax-highlighting for code, table of contents, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX via KaTex. Also supports exporting to .html, .pdf and .png. Please give it a try and share your feedback for improvements.
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
The Clock
CommuteBar - Live commute time in your Menu Bar
Hi guys, I'd like to introduce CommuteBar, a small menu bar indicator that shows live commute times for your destinations, powered by Apple Maps. It also features routes, multiple saved destinations, optional scheduled commute windows, and leave alerts. # Problem Its hard to know exactly when to head out with changing traffic conditions. One way to check is to open a maps app, but that can get redundant and distracting. Or you'd need to make a new calendar event just to check traffic for someplace you go regularly, like the office or gym. Typically, what happens is you'd make a best guess on when to leave, break focus, or leave late. There’s no live commute ETA that you can glance at while working on your Mac. To fix this problem, CommuteBar puts an easy to read indicator right next to the clock on your Mac and shows you the most relevant status depending on the current situation: 1. Duration of the commute (no delay) "🚗 15min", 2. Show extra delay time (when traffic) "⏰ +5min", 3. Urgency when to go soon (scheduled destination) "🚨 15min" With CommuteBar, you can get ahead of traffic and check conveniently from the menu bar without getting too distracted from having to take extra steps, open other apps or checking your phone. # Comparison The native Calendar's Time to Leave feature works for events, but it shows up as a notification rather than a small persistent indicator from the menu bar. Apple/Google Maps are good for routes, but you still need to open an app. CommuteBa
Aug 31, 2026
r/macapps
TG Pro
50% offer on all TunaBellySoftware apps
Second time's a charms! *(Here's* [my first time](https://www.reddit.com/r/thingsapp/s/aSfxRyKtJM) *;)* I just found that **TG Pro** is on a 50% discount, for 8,75€ (~~17,50€~~). It's a quite popular app, that controls the fan speed and temperature of your Mac with great control and ease. Their sale applies to all their apps as well! Maybe you find it useful 😉 ***Edit***: *Things 3 for Mac is also on a 30% discount* ***Edit 2:*** I’m not the developer of TG Pro, but just a happy(/new) customer 😄
Aug 31, 2026
Hacker News
Hacker News
Show HN: Free, Fast Screenshot App for macOS with One-Click Screenshot Sharing
Every day, I send a lot of screenshots. The default app on Mac is useless. I have to do so many steps: take a screenshot, save it, annotate it, save it as an image, then send it as an image in chats. It takes me a few minutes. But it should take just a few seconds. My second use case is sending feedback to my AI agents, and I’ve found they make much better edits when I provide comments and annotations on the screenshot. So I built this app. It lets me instantly capture screenshots, annotate them, and share them in one click. The same goes for any agent. It can do everything the native macOS screenshot tools can do, but better. It’s like a child of Figma and the native macOS screenshot app. Looking for a feedback
Aug 31, 2026
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