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New macOS productivity and OS-level utility apps expand user workflows

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Mac and IOS apps OS-level

macOS is getting a wave of OS-level tools that boost productivity and streamline workflows. Here’s the crew driving the trend: WailBrew, FocusKit, SupaSidebar, ClickClack, and a SF Symbols-powered system monitor.

  • WailBrew – a free macOS app that gives Homebrew a clean GUI. It lets you browse and search installed brew packages, install/uninstall with a click, and view package details without typing commands. Built with Wails (Go + React), it’s still evolving. Repo: github.com/wickenico/WailBrew. [1]

  • FocusKit – All-in-One Daily Planner. Now available on TestFlight. It handles daily planning, a braindump-to-dos flow via voice, a focus mode with a customizable timer and app blockers, habit tracking, calendar integration, and reminders. Clean and minimal to keep you focused. [2]

  • SupaSidebar – Arc-like sidebar for all browsers, with Arc-inspired vibes. It lets you organize links with spaces and folders, use global shortcuts, and access a command panel. The update adds website search, drag-and-drop files, and more, priced at $9.99 as a one-time purchase with promo codes surrounding the launch. Roadmap notes tease future work. [3]

  • ClickClack – Typing Trainer now supports macOS 26 Tahoe with Liquid Glass UI. Expect smoother animations, neon terminal theme (Pro), cursor options (Block/Underline, Pro), cursor blink control, three new keyboard switch sounds, and iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Offline use remains viable. [4]

  • SF Symbols-powered lightweight system monitor sits in the macOS menubar, displaying CPU name, usage, and memory with dynamic, variable rendering for at-a-glance insight. The author plans a Homebrew release to reach more users. [5]

Together these updates signal a trend toward deeper macOS tooling and workflow refinements that blend native feel with focused utility.

References

[1]
Reddit

New macOS app: WailBrew – a simple GUI for Homebrew

WailBrew GUI for Homebrew; compared with Cork and Barrel; free Mac app; Intel support awaited; positive community feedback and contributions

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[2]
Reddit

FocusKit: All-in-One Daily Planner

Promotes FocusKit TestFlight; compares to multiple productivity apps; praises simplicity, focus mode, timer; pricing not disclosed.

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[3]
Reddit

[LAUNCH] SupaSidebar - Arc-like sidebar for all your browsers (promo codes giveaway)

SupaSidebar launches Arc-like Mac sidebar; one-time $9.99, features include search, drag-and-drop, and bookmarks; many users seek codes and trials today.

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[4]
Reddit

[Dev] ClickClack – Typing Trainer now supports macOS 26 Tahoe with Liquid Glass

ClickClack upgrades macOS 26 Tahoe; new UI, sounds, iCloud sync; Mac/iPhone/iPad; asks for feedback; some mention free sites.

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[5]
Reddit

I made a light-weight system monitor with SF Symbols!

Lightweight macOS menubar system monitor using SF Symbols; shows CPU/memory, dynamic icons; planning Homebrew release.

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