The Mac for developers
Commands, apps, fixes, and a setup checklist — no filler and no advice to reinstall the system.
A working macOS reference: 57 terminal commands tagged by danger level and paired with a revert command, 51 apps with ready brew commands, 16 problems solved step by step, 46 keyboard shortcuts, and a 12-step checklist for a new Mac. Everything copies in one click and collects into a personal Brewfile.
- Terminal commands
- 57
- Apps
- 51
- Problems solved
- 16
- Keyboard shortcuts
- 46
- Setup steps
- 12
Commands
Terminal commands by category, each with its danger level, sudo flag, and revert.
Apps
Vetted software with a ready Homebrew install command and alternatives.
Problems
Symptom to step-by-step fix. From kernel_task to "app is damaged".
Shortcuts
A keyboard cheat sheet you can print and pin next to the screen.
New Mac setup
A checklist from system updates to SSH keys and backups.
Brewfile & Exports
Download ready ~/Brewfile, plain-text commands.txt & apps.txt for automated scripts.
Frequently used terminal snippets
Restart Finder
Helps when the desktop freezes, folders won't open, or file icons stop refreshing.
killall FinderRestart the Dock
Restarts the app panel. Fixes frozen animations or window switching issues (Cmd+Tab).
killall DockRestart menu bar and Control Center
Reloads the macOS menu bar. Use when clock, Wi-Fi, battery, or status menu icons freeze.
killall SystemUIServerCore apps for engineering & productivity
Homebrew
open-sourceThe macOS package manager
OrbStack
freemiumDocker without the lag
Raycast
freemiumA Spotlight replacement
Rectangle
open-sourceKeyboard window snapping
Maccy
open-sourceClipboard history
AppCleaner
freeComplete app uninstaller
Contact Information
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