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5,649JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5Setup · easy

TLDR

A curated list of productivity tools and apps for Mac developers, organized by category. Written in Chinese, it covers Markdown editors, general utilities, Chrome extensions, Alfred workflows, and terminal tools, each with short descriptions.

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    Categories
      Markdown editors
      Mac utilities
      Chrome extensions
      Alfred workflows
      Terminal tools
    Use cases
      Productivity setup
      Dev environment
      Browser tooling
    Audience
      Mac developers
      Front-end devs
    Format
      Curated list
      Written in Chinese
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Browse the list to find a Mac tool for a specific need like window management, code snippets, or Markdown editing.

USE CASE 2

Discover Chrome extensions for web development tasks like API testing, JSON viewing, and React debugging.

USE CASE 3

Find Alfred workflows that automate common developer tasks on a Mac without writing scripts yourself.

What is it built with?

JavaScriptChromeAlfred

How does it compare?

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Stars5,6495,6495,653
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/53/52/5
Audiencedevelopergeneralwriter

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

This is a reference list, not software, no installation required, just browse and pick tools to install individually.

In plain English

This repository is a curated list of productivity tools and applications recommended for Mac users, particularly developers. The README is written in Chinese and organized into several categories covering different types of software. It is not a piece of software itself but a reference guide to tools the author has personally used and found useful. The categories include Markdown editors, with notes comparing options like Typora and Ulysses for different use cases. There is a section on general Mac tools covering utilities for network packet capture, code snippet management, window management, color picking, and file compression. Productivity tools like Alfred, iTerm2, Pomodoro timers, and mind-mapping applications are also listed with brief descriptions of each. A separate section covers Chrome browser extensions useful for web developers, including tools for API testing, JSON viewing, cookie editing, page measurement, and React debugging. Another section lists Alfred workflows, which are automation scripts for the Alfred launcher application. Several custom-built Chrome extensions and Alfred workflows by the repository author are included alongside links to third-party ones. The terminal section recommends tools like Oh My Zsh for shell customization, autojump for faster directory navigation, and tmux for managing multiple terminal sessions. There is also a section specifically for front-end developers covering proxy and debugging tools. The README notes at the start that tool proficiency has a noticeable effect on development speed, which is the motivation for putting this list together. All recommendations come with short explanations of what each tool does.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I'm setting up a new Mac for development. What terminal tools does the louiszhai/tool list recommend for faster navigation and session management?
Prompt 2
What Chrome extensions in the louiszhai/tool list are most useful for front-end web developers debugging and testing APIs?
Prompt 3
I want to use Alfred on my Mac to speed up repetitive tasks. What workflows does the louiszhai/tool list recommend for developers?
Prompt 4
The louiszhai/tool list covers Markdown editors. Which ones does it recommend and what are the differences between them?
Prompt 5
I use iTerm2 on Mac. What companion tools from the louiszhai/tool list pair well with it for a better terminal experience?

Frequently asked questions

What is tool?

A curated list of productivity tools and apps for Mac developers, organized by category. Written in Chinese, it covers Markdown editors, general utilities, Chrome extensions, Alfred workflows, and terminal tools, each with short descriptions.

What language is tool written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript, Chrome, Alfred.

How hard is tool to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is tool for?

Mainly developer.

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