Utilities & System Tools

A mature suite of free open-source Windows utilities maintained by Microsoft.

• Windows

A uniquely fast Windows filename search utility with an unusually small footprint and strong privacy posture; stable 1.4 remains current while 1.5 is actively developed in beta.

• Windows

Capture, annotate, measure, OCR, and save screenshots in a lightweight macOS utility, with optional public-link or S3 uploads.

• macOS

A mature, privacy-first text expander with deep scripting and package extensibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux; system-wide input monitoring is inherent to the product and should be disclosed.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

QuickLook brings macOS-style Spacebar file previewing to Windows with broad format support, plugins, and multiple official distribution channels.

• Windows

Termark is a polished cross-platform SSH workspace that combines terminal sessions, SFTP, credential management, optional encrypted sync, and controlled AI/CLI integrations.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• iOS Beta
• Android Beta

A mature package-manager front end with broad package-manager coverage and strong organizational backing; telemetry/crash reporting and privileged software-install actions require clear trust disclosure.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Mature cross-platform open-source launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with stable v2.4.3 released on 2026-09-09. Core workflows are local; optional web and AI features can send data to configured services.

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

A Chinese-first macOS menu-bar calendar that combines lunar dates, holidays, system calendar events, reminders, and widgets without requiring a separate account.

• macOS

A mature local desktop toolkit for managing iPhone and iPad data from Windows or macOS, with backups, selective exports, original-format photo handling, Live Photo assets, messages, files and deeper device-management tools.

• Windows
• macOS

Fast-growing native Homebrew cask browser and manager, currently at 0.8.2. Free and MIT-licensed; anonymous TelemetryDeck session/new-install metrics are enabled but can be fully opted out.

• macOS

Privacy-first Mac clipboard manager that extends history into transformations, triggers, scripts, and local automation. Current 1.8.0 distribution is explicitly beta; the permanent basic tier is free and automation uses a one-time licence.

• macOS Beta