Here’s a look at a few niche Mac open source projects, shared by @Sourire readers:

1. Fun video player

2. Multithreaded download tool

Open source Wubi input method

4. Use a shortcut key for each input method

5. Lossless compression of pictures

6. Scene setting artifacts

7. Lyric tools

This player is versatile

IINA is the open source universal video player for macOS, developed using Swift language, with strong performance and compatibility, can support smooth playback of almost all mainstream video formats, and support network playback.

IINA player has both appearance level and functions, which perfectly fits the design style of modern Mac. Compared with similar software, IINA player also supports Touch Bar, Force Touch and other new hardware features “in advance”, striving to achieve the best user experience, portability and powerful functions.

02. Multithreaded download tool

Aria2gui is a multi-threaded download tool integrated with ARIA2 (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, BitTorrent, Metalink). Through it we can perfectly bypass Baidu cloud, high-speed download. It integrates with aria2C visual download client, Safari direct download also needs to work with Safari2aria.

03 the best use of wubi input method

Mouse suguan is an open source input method under macOS, supporting pinyin, zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubi and other input schemes, its bottom is RIME/ Zhongzhou yun input engine, known as the best Mac Wubi input method.

4. Create a keyboard shortcut for each input method

⌘ to more than one input method is expected on Mac systems. Typically, they need to use the default to ⌘ + Space to switch input methods one by one, which can be troublesome. Kawa now allows you to quickly invoke the appropriate input method with a set of hotkeys.

For users who have multiple input methods installed, define a shortcut key for each input method and switch the input method with one key.

05. Lossless compression picture

TinyPNG is a site that focuses on PNG image compression, with an average compression rate of 70% with almost zero loss of image quality. TinyPNG4Mac is the Mac client of the TinyPNG service. For the first time, you need to apply for a secret key from TinyPNG. You only need to fill in the email address and user name. The secret key will be automatically sent to the email address.

06. Situational adaptation setting software

Running around with a Mac in your arms requires different system Settings for different situations. For example, at home is a fixed IP, to the workplace and then have to change a; When watching a movie, I want the screen to be bright, and when watching a movie in the middle of the night, I want the sound to be low (for fear of disturbing others).

Such as, all kinds of Settings back and forth adjustment is very troublesome, so there is the ControlPlane this system Settings adaptation software. Add rules You can customize various situation modes. You can automatically activate various rules based on the power supply, network adapter, and time. You can switch IP addresses, adjust screen brightness, disable Bluetooth, and mute the device.

07. Lyrics tool software

Automatically match and download lyrics, and display on the desktop and menu bar, lyrics source support netease cloud music, QQ music, Xiami, cool dog and so on.

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