Say goodbye to the hassle of juggling app installs, updates, and uninstalls on your Mac. Applite is here to simplify it all with a free, open-source tool that puts you in control—no Terminal skills required. Built on the robust Homebrew package manager, Applite wraps its power in a sleek, beginner-friendly interface that feels right at home on macOS.

Whether you’re a casual user hunting for a new browser, a productivity buff streamlining your toolkit, or a developer grabbing coding libraries, Applite delivers thousands of apps with just a click. It’s private by design (zero tracking!), lightning-fast, and flexible enough to play nice with your existing Homebrew setup—or start fresh. Think of it as your Mac’s personal app assistant: intuitive, transparent, and ready to make software management a breeze.

Why You’ll Love It

• One-Click Ease: Install, update, or remove apps with a single tap—no command-line fuss.
• Friendly Design: A clean, uncluttered interface that’s simple for anyone to navigate.
• Total Privacy: No data collection, no analytics—just pure, untracked app management.
• Homebrew Power: Tap into Homebrew’s vast catalog of thousands of apps and tools.
• Batch Updates: Refresh all your apps at once and keep everything current effortlessly.

What It Offers

• App Control: Browse, search, and manage apps with a visual twist on Homebrew’s command-line magic.
• Setup Flexibility: Use your existing Homebrew install or let Applite set up a fresh one in ~/Library/Application Support/Applite/homebrew.
• Speed & Lightness: Runs natively on macOS, keeping your system zippy and unclogged.
• Open-Source Goodness: Free under a transparent license, with a community keeping it sharp.

Perfect For

• Everyday Users: Install apps like browsers or media players without tech know-how.
• Work Boosters: Grab productivity tools to supercharge your day.
• Developers: Snag coding libraries and utilities in a snap.
• System Tidiers: Update or uninstall apps to keep your Mac lean.

Get Started

1. Pick Your Way:
   • Download the DMG from the website.
   • Or use Homebrew: brew install --cask applite in Terminal.
2. Install: Drag Applite to your Applications folder (DMG) or let Homebrew handle it.
3. Launch: Open it, choose to link your existing Homebrew or start anew, and explore!
4. Manage: Search apps, click to install, and keep them updated with ease.

Good to Know

• What’s Available?: Anything in Homebrew’s catalog—think popular tools, niche utilities, and more.
• Is It Safe?: macOS’s Gatekeeper and XProtect scan for malware, but apps aren’t sandboxed—stick to trusted downloads.
• Privacy?: 100% private. No tracking, no data, no nonsense.

System Requirements

• macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher
• 4GB RAM minimum
• Works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs
• Optional: Homebrew installed (Applite can set it up if not)