XcodesApp
The easiest way to install and switch between multiple versions of Xcode - with a mouse click. (by XcodesOrg)
Rectangle
Move and resize windows on macOS with keyboard shortcuts and snap areas (by rxhanson)
| XcodesApp | Rectangle | |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 724 | |
| 6,466 | 24,493 | |
| 0.9% | - | |
| 9.0 | 8.5 | |
| 6 days ago | 2 days ago | |
| Swift | Swift | |
| MIT License | GNU General Public License v3.0 or later |
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Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
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For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
XcodesApp
Posts with mentions or reviews of XcodesApp.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-17.
- What on earth is going on? Can’t update Xcode on M1 MacBook Pro
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Is it actually safe to run multiple version of xcode if I want to try the new SDKs?
Absolutely. It's safe, and if you use something like Xcodes, it's convenient and easy as well (https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp)
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How can I download the Xcode 15 beta and install it alongside Xcode 14?
This is a great app for managing your different Xcode installations https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp
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Xcode was stuck like this for about 30 min - I had to delete it from Finder - Still shows up here - I can't redownload from Appstore - I rebooted twice - HELP!
The tool to use is xcodes
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Can’t find Xcode for Mac running Monterey 12.6.6
Never use the Xcode from Appstore. I recommend manually downloading from developer.apple.com or using this amazing tool to manage Xcode versions: https://github.com/XcodesOrg/XcodesApp
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Software Developer Mac Apps
Xcodes. Environment manager used to download…
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Just got a new M2 Pro after my 2016 became outdated. What are your first steps to setting up a new computer?
Xcodes for managing different Xcode versions and easy installations
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Better late than never...
Just use Xcodes.app.
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Xcode Update Error Chaos: Tips for a Newbie
Not using Xcode from App Store is the answer. Xcodes is a great tool for that can't recommend it highly enough (https://github.com/RobotsAndPencils/XcodesApp)
- Xcode 14.3 Released
Rectangle
Posts with mentions or reviews of Rectangle.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-02-24.
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Updating My Mac Window Shortcuts Strategy for Optimal Workflow
Rectangle’s installation is incredibly straightforward. Its immediate out-of-the-box functionality was a pleasant surprise. For anyone seeking to reduce the friction of window management on their Mac, Rectangle is a solution I wholeheartedly recommend.
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How I stay (more) focused with ADHD
Tip: I use Rectangle app to set up keyboard shortcuts to resize windows (I only have three shortcuts there: left/right half of the screen and full screen).
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Ideal Monitor Rotation for Programmers
But Raycast also has some functionality in that direction.
[1] - https://rectangleapp.com/
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Little macOS Apps That Make a Big Difference in 2024
Two more little utilities that I cannot live without on Mac:
A tiling window manager like https://rectangleapp.com/
Muzzle, which automatically silences desktop notifs when you're screensharing https://muzzleapp.com/
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Macbook M3 Max new MacOS user
I suggest using Rectangle instead of Magnet; it has the same features but is free. I don't know what other Windows features you want to have.
- Newb: ONE tip you can share that would make my Mac OS experience better?
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Found this on Facebook and I've started questioning my life choices...
I’ve used this app forever. Adds in all the window snapping features.
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Recommend apps for learning Macbook hotkeys and shortcuts coming from a Windows background.
third-party window management apps like Magnet and Rectangle
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MacOS tools to make your life easier
Rectangle Mac - Move and resize windows in macOS using keyboard shortcuts or snap areas, similar to Windows.
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Everything I install and set up on a new MacBook as a web developer
I was a Spectacle user for years, but I recently switched to using Rectangle for window management. Rectangle has a few more options than Spectacle; I’m still getting used to it but I have no strong feelings either way.
What are some alternatives?
When comparing XcodesApp and Rectangle you can also consider the following projects:
iOSDeviceSupport - Xcode iPhoneOS (iOS) DeviceSupport files (6.0 - 16.6)
Amethyst - Automatic tiling window manager for macOS à la xmonad.
Swift Package Index - The Swift Package Index is the place to find Swift packages!
yabai - A tiling window manager for macOS based on binary space partitioning
BuildTimeAnalyzer - Build Time Analyzer for Swift
alt-tab-macos - Windows alt-tab on macOS
Insanity - Meta-programming for Swift, stop writing boilerplate code.
PlayCover - PlayCover is a project that allows you to sideload iOS apps on macOS (currently arm, Intel support will be tested)
appledoc - Objective-c code Apple style documentation set generator.
linux
Awesome-Design-Tools - The best design tools and plugins for everything 👉
i3 - A tiling window manager for X11