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themeengine · v1.0.0,111 • deprecated
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App to edit compiled .car files
brew install --cask themeengine 2
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (BSD-2-Clause) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026ThemeEngine is a macOS app designed to edit compiled .car files, which are used for customizing system themes. It offers a niche tool for developers and theme enthusiasts, though it faces compatibility issues with newer macOS versions.
Enables users to edit compiled .car files for customizing macOS themes.
Maturity: The project has moderate community traction but lacks recent updates, with several open issues related to compatibility.
Community: There is some discussion on Reddit, particularly around compatibility issues with macOS versions like Catalina. Users have expressed interest but also frustration with the app's limitations.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under BSD-2-Clause
- + Niche tool for editing .car files
- + GitHub repository shows active community interest
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions like Catalina and Big Sur
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown