Silicon

silicon-app · v1.0.5 • auto-updates

7.0

Identify Intel-only apps

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brew install --cask silicon-app

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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

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Silicon is a macOS app that helps users identify Intel-only applications, making it easier to manage compatibility with Apple Silicon Macs. It's particularly useful for developers and users transitioning to M1/M2 Macs who need to ensure their apps are compatible.

Silicon scans your Mac to detect and highlight applications that are not compatible with Apple Silicon.

Maturity: The project is moderately active with 828 GitHub stars, though the last commit was in November 2022, indicating reduced recent activity.

Community: No direct community discussion about the app was found on Hacker News or Reddit.

Pros

+ Helps identify Intel-only apps, which is crucial for users with Apple Silicon Macs.
+ Free and open-source under the MIT license.
+ Provides a clear interface for managing app compatibility.

Cons

- A critical issue prevents some users from modifying apps, which could hinder functionality.
- Lack of recent updates may indicate waning maintenance.