List of recommended OS X software

For a more complete collection of terminal applications, be sure to check the Recommended software (Linux) page.

Package Managers

• HomeBrew
• MacPorts

Audio Players

• ncmpcpp + mpd
• iTunes
• moc
• cmus

Browsers

See Browsers

• Webkit Nightly
• Firefox
• Firefox Aurora
• Firefox Nightly
• Chromium

Utilities

Application Launchers

• Launchbar
• Alfred

Other

• BetterTouchTool
• iTerm 2
• Handbrake
• Automator

System Maintenance

Misc.

• coconutBattery
• Appcleaner

Disk tools

• DaisyDisk - Gives you a graphical overview over your file system.
• Gemini - Intelligent duplicate remover.

Torrent Clients

• Transmission
• rtorrent

Images & Graphics

Utility

• ImageAlpha
• ImageOptim

Editing

• Preview
• Skitch - Simple editing program for adding anotations to images.
• Pixelmator - A good and affordable alternative to photoshop.
• Acorn - Similar to Pixelmator.

Other Platforms

• Recommended software (Windows)
• Recommended software (Linux)