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applite · v1.4.2 • auto-updates

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User-friendly GUI app for Homebrew

Applite screenshot
brew install --cask applite
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Trust Score 7/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.4.2
1mo ago1.4.0→1.4.2
2mo ago1.3.1→1.4.0

Review

Mar 10, 2026

Applite is a sleek, user-friendly macOS application that simplifies the process of managing Homebrew casks through a modern graphical interface. It offers features like browsing, installing, and updating casks, making it ideal for users who prefer a visual and intuitive experience over command-line tools.

Applite provides a graphical user interface for managing Homebrew casks, allowing users to install, update, and remove casks without using the command line.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, evidenced by its high GitHub star count and recent activity.

Community: Applite has garnered positive attention on Hacker News and Reddit, with discussions highlighting its user-friendly design and utility for macOS users.

Pros

  • + Intuitive and modern graphical user interface
  • + Built with SwiftUI for a sleek and responsive experience
  • + Integration with macOS System Integrity Protection (SIP)

Cons

  • - Some open issues, including support for older macOS versions
  • - Occasional password handling issues in the past
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SwiftLast commit: Feb 5, 2026

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