thriftmac

Tenacity

2026-07-12T19:14:15Z

Three forks of Audacity are now united in Tenacity. Features include recording from audio devices (real or virtual), export and import of a wide range of audio formats, up to 32-bit float audio support, support for VST, LV2, and AU plugins, scripting, and more.

Vorssaint

2026-07-09T02:28:57Z

A menu bar item that packs so many features you might not need anything else. Includes: keep awake, volume mixer, system monitor, metrics, window switcher, cut-and-paste in Finder, quit when last window closes, app uninstaller, floating shelf, cleaning mode, fan control, and probably more by now.

EasyDMG

2026-07-02T19:58:58Z

Installing an app from a DMG is a bit of a rigamarole. After installing your downloaded app, EasyDMG can move the DMG to the trash, reveal the app in Finder, and open the app. It can also remove pesky warnings about unidentified developers.

Mini Diarium

2026-06-21T23:05:10Z

Private offline diary app features AES-256-GCM encryption, local-first storage, no cloud, and no telemetry. The trade-off is that it is desktop-only.

QuickCrop

2026-06-20T19:44:01Z

All those hundreds of icons on thriftmac have had their transparent pixels trimmed to the artwork itself. I found a cheap paid app to do this, but now QuickCrop does the same for free.

Snapzy

2026-06-15T23:22:19Z

Screen captures with a slick open source app that features area selection, scroll capture, built-in editor, screen recording, privacy, text recognition, capture history, and subject capture.

Stickier

2026-06-14T18:47:43Z

It’s Stickies on steroids. Access them from the menu bar and sync them across your devices. Pinning makes them stay on top. Customization includes fonts, colours and background images. Text can be styled. You can collapse them and keep them in a tidy grid.

Alic has replaced my old friend ImageOptim

2026-06-12T01:23:56Z

Before I upload an icon image for Thriftmac, I run it through an image compressor. This substantially reduces its size and helps the site load faster.

For many years, that image compressor was ImageOptim. Now it’s Alic.

This app was recommended on the Textpattern forum, a place frequented by people whose opinions I trust, so I gave it a try.

My first impression: wow is it ever fast. It’s almost instant. ImageOptim, by comparison, can take several seconds.

Plus, there’s a lot more:

In addition to handling PNG, JPG and GIF, it can also process WebP and AVIF.
You can resize at the same time with dimensions of your choice, plus options for background fill.
You can decide whether the output is an overwrite or a new file with a postfix.
You can convert to a specified format, including WebP.
You can create different profiles to suit different needs.

As of this writing, Alic has had 40 releases since it first appeared in February 2024.

Stik

2026-06-05T23:34:22Z

One-click notes app promises to get you back to work in under three seconds. Press commmand-shift-S to get a floating post-it, type your note, then press escape. Notes are saved as plain markdown files on your Mac. On-device AI helps with semantic search and smart folder suggestions.

Nodes

2026-06-04T16:41:19Z

This writing app is designed to be minimal, beautiful and fast. Instant search understands both context and keywords. It renders markdown as you type. Files and LLMs stay on your device.

Intellidock

2026-05-27T17:41:43Z

Your dock slides out of the way if a window comes near it. Comes with levels of sensitivity that you can adjust.

Alic

2026-05-23T14:01:13Z

Super fast image compressor keeps a copy of the original and allows you create profiles for different needs. Supports WebP and has a resizing option.

Numsy

2026-05-19T18:57:21Z

A minimalist calculator for your menu bar that features history, percentages (such as sales tax), customization and the option of multiple calculators.

Spank

2026-05-19T18:48:09Z

Give your Mac a smack and it says “ow!” Also has sexy and Halo (yes, the game) modes. Or get it to play custom MP3s of your choice. You control the sensitivity.

massCode

2026-05-08T03:30:25Z

A code snippets manager that includes markdown notes, HTTP requests, calculations, and built-in developer tools. Integrates with VS Code and Raycast. Data stays on your computer.